VPI Purchasing PSBU Review
at Cummins
Placement (10 Months+)
Purchasing and Supply
Worksop
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Sending requests for quotes to suppliers and working with them to answer any questions they might have.
Using company systems to build purchase orders to send to suppliers who have previously provided a quote.
Updating excel trackers and other systems with information gained from suppliers such as price, lead time, etc.
Using company systems to build purchase orders to send to suppliers who have previously provided a quote.
Updating excel trackers and other systems with information gained from suppliers such as price, lead time, etc.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been give lots of responsibility in the role. After training concluded I was made responsible for a number of parts on one of the companies programs. With this meant working with engineers, quality teams and suppliers to ensure quotes were available. I also manage multiple meeting every week with suppliers.
With this level of responsibility I have felt like a valued team member who plays a part in the progression of the company.
With this level of responsibility I have felt like a valued team member who plays a part in the progression of the company.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
The role requires the use of Excel everyday. This was a weakness for me coming in but with help from others I have been able to improve this skill. I now feel confident using the system to analyze data.
I have also learnt how to manage my time effectively, ensuring I complete all work for when it is needed. This is something I will take into my final year of university.
I have also learnt how to manage my time effectively, ensuring I complete all work for when it is needed. This is something I will take into my final year of university.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
From day one of my placement I have had a weekly one-to-one with my manager which allows me to talk about general concerns but also gives me the opportunity to talk about career progression.
Outside of my manager the rest of the team have all been really helpful. Everyone is always open to talk using the teams system and are always understanding when it comes to questions.
Outside of my manager the rest of the team have all been really helpful. Everyone is always open to talk using the teams system and are always understanding when it comes to questions.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture is one of the best things about working for Cummins. Everyone I have worked with is helpful and works as a team. The company gives back to every community it operates in and is always pushing people to volunteer their time back (with each employee required to do a minimum of 4 hours of voluntary time).
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed my placement. Its been really great to complete meaningful work and talk to people based in different parts of the world.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Its important to research the company and the role before any interview. There are lots of roles with Cummins so if the role doesn't interest you there are other opportunities. Throughout the interview process if you are unsure on anything email the HR contact you have been given and they can help answer any queries.
