About this role
The Project Coordinator – Procurement applies developing business process and project management skills within the Procurement and Supply Chain function. This role supports well-defined projects and supplier-related initiatives by providing coordination, analytical, administrative, and logistics support to project teams and Project Managers. The incumbent plays a critical role in procurement change management, supplier reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless implementation of supplier-side changes aligned with Cummins’ standards and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities Procurement Change Management & Supplier Reviews- Conduct supplier assessments, capability analysis, and performance reviews to ensure alignment with organizational and compliance standards.
- Manage supplier-side change initiatives, including process improvements, compliance updates, and operational transitions.
- Act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure transparent communication, issue resolution, and alignment.
- Document supplier review outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices to strengthen organizational knowledge.
- Serve as a project resource by applying foundational project management principles and business understanding.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations) to drive successful implementation of supplier changes.
- Monitor and communicate project status, timelines, risks, and deliverables to project teams and Project Managers.
- Identify, track, and support resolution of project issues using recommended tools and disciplines.
- Assist in managing project risks, including identifying risk areas and supporting mitigation actions.
- Lead and support procurement attribute updates such as RFQs, PO price adjustments, and supplier master data changes.
- Support Source-to-Pay activities including supplier onboarding, contract coordination, and purchase order lifecycle processes.
- Assist with budget planning, expense tracking, research, and analytical support for procurement-related projects.
- Maintain accurate project notes, databases, and records.
- Share team learnings and best practices across teams to enhance project and organizational success.
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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What you'll do
- The Project Coordinator - Procurement supports supplier-related initiatives by providing coordination, analytical, administrative, and logistics support. This role involves managing supplier assessments, change initiatives, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
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