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Cummins

# Buying Analyst

Listed on Cummins’s official careers site. Listed as of November 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/hosur-ind/buying-analyst/786446DE0AE84630907394E9185E26D1/job/)

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## Job description

### Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Specialist supports sourcing, localization, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization activities for Cummins products. The role is responsible for analyzing supplier quotations, conducting should-cost and benchmarking analysis, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier agreements, and identifying cost reduction opportunities while ensuring quality, delivery, compliance, and long-term supplier relationships.

### Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), purchasing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Lead sourcing and localization programs, ensuring timely execution and achievement of project milestones.
- Develop and evaluate should-cost models for castings, forgings, machined components, sheet metal, brake components, and proprietary parts.
- Prepare and evaluate tooling cost estimates for new product development and localization projects.
- Conduct raw material cost trend analysis, RM indexing, price benchmarking, and commercial analysis to support supplier negotiations.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and drive successful cost settlements while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Prepare and issue RFQs and evaluate supplier quotations using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and technical-commercial analysis.
- Analyze and benchmark BOM costs for complete vehicles, aggregates, and sub-systems to identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Identify and implement Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reduction initiatives across commodities.
- Develop sourcing strategies, assess supplier capabilities, and support supplier selection and development.
- Monitor manufacturing technologies, cost drivers, market trends, and industry developments across commodities such as gears, castings, forgings, sheet metal, brake components, bearings, rubber, and seals.
- Manage procurement transactions and reporting using ERP systems such as SAP MM, JD Edwards, or Oracle.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, ethical sourcing practices, and applicable commercial requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to achieve sourcing and project objectives.
- Analyze sourcing data and market intelligence to identify process improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Maintain appropriate supplier, legal, and compliance documentation in applicable systems.
- Support supplier onboarding, vendor management, and procurement process improvement initiatives.

### Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A degree or specialization in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or related discipline is preferred.
- Additional qualifications in strategic sourcing, cost engineering, or supply chain management will be an advantage.

### Skills & Experience
- Relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, cost engineering, or supplier management.
- Hands-on experience in should-cost analysis and cost estimation for manufacturing processes such as castings, forgings, machining, sheet metal, brake components, or proprietary parts.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling costs, raw material cost drivers, and supplier economics.
- Experience in RFQ management, supplier quotation analysis, cost benchmarking, and commercial negotiations.
- Knowledge of VA/VE, cost reduction, localization, and sourcing strategy development.
- Working knowledge of SAP MM, JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to use cost and market data for business decisions.
- Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and supplier evaluation methodologies.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of procurement cost structures.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Strong project/program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against timelines.
- High level of integrity and understanding of procurement ethics, policies, and compliance requirements. Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment and adapt to changing business requirements.

### Job

Purchasing

### Organization

Cummins Inc.

### Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

### Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

### ReqID

2434410

### Relocation Package

Yes 100% On-Site No

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 7, 2026
- Listed for: 28 days[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/hosur-ind/buying-analyst/786446DE0AE84630907394E9185E26D1/job/)

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- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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