Procurement Placement

Job Details

Procurement Placement

The Commodity group is responsible for the complete sourcing of Satellite Communication equipment, products and services used across all the business lines of Airbus Defence and Space; this includes Telecommunications, Earth Observation and Navigation Satellites (GEO/MEO/LEO orbits), High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) and Satellites constellations as well as supporting Secure Communications for a wider variety of Air, Land and Naval Platforms.

The group is fully transnational and supports internal customers located all over Europe, Australia and the UK with a supply base that is truly worldwide.

What you will be doing:

Part of our job is to distill the huge amount of available data from the market down into “bitesize” easily digestible summaries to whet the internal client’s appetites. As the client needs more information on specific topics, we continue to act as the Airbus “voice” to the Supply Chain through various activities.

• Setting up non-disclosure agreements;
• Managing Teaming Agreements;
• Supporting the negotiations of any Procurement Contracts;
• Helping to resolve any issues with Through Life Support.

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will be varied and will require you to use many different skills (technical, project management, communication etc.) in order to complete them successfully; as a diverse and inclusive team there will always be other team-members available to advise and support. We value different ways of thinking and working to get to a solution.

This role requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Requirements:

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 inform your graduation date on your application.

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

As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a Business-related or an Engineering-related degree;
• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information effectively and efficiently;
• Desire to work in an open and trusting environment, both independently as well as within a larger team;
• Pro-active attitude and positive engagement towards learning in a technical environment with a strong interest in developing yourself;
• Interest in finding, developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems;
• 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

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.