School to Work - Purchasing

Cummins • Columbus, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate provides administrative and analytical support to the Purchasing team. This entry-level role offers students hands-on experience in procurement operations, data analysis, and business systems while developing professional skills in a corporate environment. The associate will work under the guidance of team members to support daily purchasing activities and ensure accurate data and system records. This role is designed to provide meaningful work experience while helping students develop the skills needed for future career opportunities in business, procurement, supply chain, or related fields.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be a high school junior or senior and or college/university student
• Classes must align with job description
• Strong interest in business, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related field
• Basic proficiency in Mircrosoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn new sysyems and processes quickly.
• Effective written and verbal commications skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with spreadsheets and data entry.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while receiving guidance and direction from team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing team with administrative and operational activities.
• Assist with Change Management work, including ER (Engineering Release) and VPCR (Value Package Change Request) work and related documentation processes.
• Conduct basic data analysis and reporting with guidance from Purchasing team members.
• Enter and maintain data in purchasing and business systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review information for completeness and identify discrepancies for team review.
• Organize and maintain electronic records and documentation.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to support purchasing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding procurement and data management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED