This is an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain team as a Supplier Chain Intern. The role sits within the Procurement and Supply Chain Department, supporting the Connected Intelligence in Airbus Defence and Space.
The Connected Intelligence team at Airbus Defence and Space uses satellite data and digital technology to solve global security and logistics challenges. For a business or supply chain student, this is a unique chance to see how large technology projects are managed, from sourcing cutting-edge software to optimizing international vendor networks. You will gain hands-on experience in project management, contract analysis, and procurement operations that keep critical defense and space programs running smoothly and on schedule.
Join a diverse team supporting Space Digital Supply Chain. The team is based over 2 sites in the UK and others in France and Germany. We are known for being adaptive in our approach, supporting a customer-centric team. We ensure our industrial supply base performs at the highest standard so our customers have communication systems they can rely on when everything else fails.
As a successful candidate, you will work transversally across the business to drive supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Rather than managing daily transactions, you will focus on strategic oversight, data reporting, and improvement programmes.
Your main responsibilities will include:
This is an exciting first role to start your career. It will give you deep exposure to international supply chain governance, data analytics, and operational excellence in a supportive, diverse team.
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.
This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job 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.
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Our team reviews applications personally – no AI algorithms are involved in sifting through applications. We want to see your own communication skills and how you explain your experiences. We want to hear about your insights and how you link your background to what the job actually needs at Airbus. We're recruiting you for the human qualities and talents.
