About this role
The Procurement Coordinator works independently to support and optimize procurement operations by updating procurement systems, coordinating approvals, and ensuring effective control of procurement activities. This role manages daily procurement-related tasks, supports sourcing and finance teams globally, and helps drive operational efficiency across Source-to-Pay processes. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, system expertise, stakeholder management, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant procurement execution.
Key Responsibilities
Support global procurement operations, including procurement approvals, supplier data management, catalog management, and payment-related activities.Manage Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) approvals, ensuring timely and compliant processing across regions.Validate supplier information to confirm suppliers are approved within Cummins systems or escalate when required.Review and validate commodity codes to ensure accurate spend categorization and alignment with procurement categories.Verify PR/PO structure, including line-item setup, pricing, descriptions, and supporting quotations.Ensure competitive bidding requirements are met by validating quote compliance for purchases above defined thresholds.Approve or reject PR/PO requests and provide corrective feedback when necessary.Coordinate supplier catalogue creation and maintenance in procurement platforms such as ARIBA.Proactively engage suppliers to maintain accurate supplier records and obtain required documentation.Support supplier onboarding, supplier contract administration, and documentation management.Lead identification and resolution of supplier invoice and payment-related issues.Prepare and maintain sourcing event documentation and contract records.Support supplier quality initiatives in collaboration with supplier quality engineers and category teams.Act as liaison between procurement, sourcing, finance, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.Coordinate health, safety, and environmental awareness activities related to procurement operations.Participate in project teams to support implementation of process or system changes.Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.Generate analytics, dashboards, and reports using business systems and process tools.Ensure data integrity across procurement systems and identify opportunities for process improvement.Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and implementing better workflows.Perform additional tasks as assigned to support business objectives. Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
Drives Results - Consistently achieves high-quality outcomes, even under pressure.Plans and Aligns - Prioritizes effectively to meet commitments and organizational goals.Action Oriented - Takes initiative with urgency and ownership.Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships and supports team success.Communicates Effectively - Clearly conveys information to varied audiences.Customer Focus - Delivers customer-centric and business-aligned solutions.Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for commitments.Being Resilient - Adapts effectively to change and setbacks.Values Differences - Appreciates diverse perspectives and cultures.Organizational Savvy - Navigates complex organizational processes effectively. Functional Competencies
Strong understanding of procurement ethics, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.Knowledge of procurement systems and workflows, including PO, payment, supplier, engineering release, and quality systems.Strong system orientation with ability to troubleshoot procurement system issues.Data analytics and reporting capabilities with ability to derive actionable insights.Data visualization skills using dashboards and reporting tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent global stakeholder management and supplier communication.Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and process optimization. Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 , especially Excel.Hands-on experience with Advanced Excel, VBA Macros, and Power BI .Experience in Power Automate is preferred.Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as ARIBA, SAP, Oracle, BMS, and DBS .Ability to generate reports and perform system-based analytics. Experience
Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Source-to-Pay operations.Experience in Indirect Procurement preferred.Hands-on experience in:Supplier onboarding and qualificationSupplier contracts and documentationCatalogue managementIndirect PO managementInvoice/payment issue resolutionStrong knowledge of end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including supplier qualification, onboarding, contract management, procurement execution, and payment cycles.Prior experience using supply chain or procurement systems is preferred.Experience working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders is highly desirable. Work Location & Schedule
Location: IOC - Pune, IndiaWorking Mode: HybridShift Timing: Night Shift (US Shift) - 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM ISTHoliday Calendar: US/UK Site Holidays Applicable Qualifications
High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience required.Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred, ideally in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English preferred.Spanish reading and speaking skills are an added advantage.This role may require compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Job Purchasing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Office
ReqID 2430834
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No