Supply Chain Sourcing Placement

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Supply Chain Sourcing Placement

The internship will be within the Payload Products Commodity group. We manage all sourcing activities for Payload equipment and products for a number of platforms across all business lines for Airbus Defence and Space. This includes Telecommunication, Earth Observation and Navigation Satellites (GEO/MEO/LEO orbits), High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) and Satellites constellations. Activities range from market research, defining sourcing strategies, getting supplier Proposals, negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier business relationships for Airbus.

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include:

• Provide support in Commodity Management tasks through active management of internal knowledge repositories;
• Provide support for market surveys, including documenting supplier data in terms of their capability, financial information, and organization;
• Management of market cost database that could be used for both standard and non-standard products;
• Survey the market for upcoming conferences and highlight potential companies of potential interest;
• Support to tendering and supplier selection processes in line with business needs;
• Accountable for the whole Procurement process with the support of the multi-functional team;
• Develop and implement commodity strategies in order to ensure short and long term competitiveness, and ensure consistency on all Procurement actions for the commodity.

About You!

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. 

*Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

Studying for a relevant Business, International Business, Engineering and related degrees;

Good interpersonal skill to work effectively with the team;

Ability to work independently;

Pro-active attitude and positive engagement towards learning in a technical environment;

Organisation skills;

Professional attitude that will be reflected towards external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

About Airbus

Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, and urban mobility for customers on a global scale.

We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting sustainable and inclusive practices and acting with integrity. We aim to build a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Our placement programmes last 12 months and are designed to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of being accepted for a future graduate role within Airbus.

Our two-year graduate programme (three years for finance) sees you to play a pivotal role in current and future projects. Airbus graduates have a chance to learn invaluable skills whilst developing personal and technical abilities.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.