The Project Coordinator – Procurement applies developing business process and project management skills within an area of business or technical specialty. This role manages small portions of well-defined projects and provides administrative, analytical, and logistics support to the project team and Project Manager. The incumbent supports procurement-related projects by coordinating schedules, tracking deliverables, managing project documentation, and assisting with reporting, automation, and data analysis activities to ensure successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities- Support procurement and cross-functional project activities by coordinating schedules, deliverables, documentation, and communication across stakeholders.
- Serve as a resource for project teams by applying foundational project management knowledge and business understanding.
- Identify, track, and coordinate resolution of project issues and risks in collaboration with stakeholders and project teams.
- Monitor project progress and communicate project status updates to the Project Manager and relevant teams.
- Assist in project planning activities including timeline creation, budget tracking, reporting, and resource coordination.
- Maintain project records, databases, trackers, meeting notes, and project documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support project risk management activities using quality and project management tools to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned and sharing best practices with teams.
- Analyze procurement and project data to support reporting, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain automation tools, dashboards, and reports using Excel, macros, and other digital tools.
- Support process improvement and workflow optimization initiatives within procurement operations.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
- Minimal level of relevant work experience required.
- Experience in project coordination, procurement support, reporting, or operations support will be an added advantage.
- Values differences – Recognizes the value that diverse perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
- Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers clear communication tailored to different audiences.
- Customer focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Manages complexity – Effectively interprets and solves problems involving complex or high-volume information.
- Manages conflict – Handles conflict situations constructively and professionally.
- Plans and aligns – Prioritizes and organizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Resourcefulness – Secures and utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
- Project Issue and Risk Management
- Project Resource Management
- Project Schedule Management
- Project Scope Management
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent automation skills, data handling, and macro creation in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools and reporting applications.
- Knowledge of Power BI and Power Apps will be an added advantage.
- Working Hours: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Skills Required
- College, university, or equivalent degree required
- Experience in project coordination, procurement support, reporting, or operations support
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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