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School To Work - Purchasing

Yesterday Troy, MI

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented School to Work - Purchasing student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI .

This position will require 2-3 days of on-site work in Troy, MI.

Directly assist the Global Purchasing Solutions team with various activities designed to achieve continuous improvements, compliance, reporting, and data integrity. This role will support in project execution, assisting with the preparation of reports, and aiding in system-related support and tasks such as maintenance, data entry, and responding to user inquiries from the Purchasing department. Involvement with cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support projects managed by the Global Purchasing Solutions team and collaborate with key stakeholders

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• Responds to system inquiries, resolves issues, and provides guidance to the Purchasing teams

• Compile and enter data into various systems and databases, ensuring completeness and integrity

• Perform routine system tasks, such as updating records, generating reports, and processing workflows

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong analytical and time management skills

• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment

• Self-motivated to learn and grow as an employee

Education/Experience:

• Be at least 16 years of age.

• Currently a student in either high school or college/university preferably majoring in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.

Compensation:

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support projects managed by the Global Purchasing Solutions team and collaborate with key stakeholders

• Responds to system inquiries, resolves issues, and provides guidance to the Purchasing teams

• Compile and enter data into various systems and databases, ensuring completeness and integrity

• Perform routine system tasks, such as updating records, generating reports, and processing workflows

Qualifications and Competencie s

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong analytical and time management skills

• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment

• Self-motivated to learn and grow as an employee

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

This position will require 2-3 days of on-site work in Troy, MI.

Directly assist the Global Purchasing Solutions team with various activities designed to achieve continuous improvements, compliance, reporting, and data integrity. This role will support in project execution, assisting with the preparation of reports, and aiding in system-related support and tasks such as maintenance, data entry, and responding to user inquiries from the Purchasing department. Involvement with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support projects managed by the Global Purchasing Solutions team and collaborate with key stakeholders
  • Responds to system inquiries, resolves issues, and provides guidance to the Purchasing teams
  • Compile and enter data into various systems and databases, ensuring completeness and integrity
  • Perform routine system tasks, such as updating records and generating reports

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical and time management skills
  • Able to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Self-motivated to learn and grow as an employee

Preferred study in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2424899

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Troy, MI
Job ID: Cummins-R-7A7A96FCE4624FA592ED27E3E370FC20
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-04T19:21:55

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion