Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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 role will primarily support the North American Steel Purchasing team. Not only will you provide valuable support to the purchasing team, but gain insight into manufacturing and the steel industry.

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

Cost Reduction: By creating Request for Quote bid packages, you'll help drive cost reduction activities, contributing to the company's financial efficiency.

Smooth Transitions: Supporting transition activities into Cummins processes will ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption to operations.

Order Management: Regularly maintaining and updating Oracle purchase orders will keep the procurement process efficient and accurate.

Global Supplier Network: Researching and creating supplier add forms will expand and diversify the company's supplier base, enhancing global sourcing capabilities.

Cross-Functional Support: Assisting with the requisition process for cross-functional teams will streamline operations and improve collaboration across departments.

Team Assistance: Providing support to Team members as needed will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Process Improvement: Your involvement in these activities will help identify opportunities for process improvements, driving overall efficiency.

Data Accuracy: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date information in all your tasks will enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Negotiations:  Assisting in the preparation and development of negotiations strategy

Experience

The primary role of the School-to-Work - Purchasing position is to support the direct Purchasing team as needed on a multitude of programs, updatingprocedures, working with cross-functional internal and external customers and suppliers. The student will, at the same time, gain real world experience and education in the field of material management and data analytics in a business-to-business environment.

• Assist the purchasing manager and buyers with day-to-day tasks
• Prepare RFQ packages and support quote analysis, technical reviews and supplier selection
• Track and update monthly raw material indices
• Validate pricing and update purchase orders
• Support buyers in resolving invoice and payment discrepancies
• Analyze and maintain supplier data

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools will enable you to efficiently handle tasks such as data analysis, report creation, and presentation development.

Adaptability and Learning: Being able to learn on the job in a dynamic environment while balancing multiple priorities will help you stay agile and effective in your role.

Independent and Team Work: The ability to work independently when needed, as well as collaborate effectively within teams, will ensure you can handle tasks autonomously and contribute to group efforts.

Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations, will help you convey information clearly and persuasively.

Teamwork: Demonstrating strong teamwork and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities will enable you to identify issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.

Education/Experience

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Management,Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics or other related fields

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.