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Cummins Inc.
School To Work - Purchasing - 1st Shift | Cummins
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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$45,254 / year median in Indiana
-8% projected decline
Job Description
This will be an entry level school to work role supporting the Purchasing Team. 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. Must be at least 16 years of age Must be a high school junior or senior and or college/univeristy student Classes must align with job description Support the team on ER work, conducting data analysis with guidance, help with system entry work. If you are a current School to Work employee, please apply through the Internal Job Page to ensure your application is processed as internal. This is a part-time position, limited to 19 hours per week which is designed to support your school schedule Job Purchasing Organization Cummins Inc. Role Category On-site with Flexibility Job Type Student - School To Work Req