Key Takeaways
- 12-month paid internship in Stevenage starting 19 July 2027.
- Earn £24,500 per year for a 37-hour week with hybrid working options.
- Gain experience in procurement for space systems, supporting mechanical, thermal, and propulsion technologies.
- Must be an undergraduate studying Engineering, Business Management or equivalent.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement starting on 19 July 2027 in Stevenage.
About Us
Join a dynamic and international team at the heart of space systems. You will work directly with the Head of Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Procurement, playing a key role in defining procurement strategies for core Airbus Space Systems Programmes. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in an exciting, fast-paced environment and contribute to projects shaping the future of space.
The TSPSM team is a strategic, operational, and transnational organization. You will develop critical leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a multinational setting, working with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing
During this placement, you may undertake the following activities:
- Support Multi-Functional Team harmonization between all technologies (Propulsion, Structures, Detail Parts, Thermal Hardware and Mechanisms).
- Be responsible for the team's risk management, including follow-up with all Multi-Functional Team Leaders.
- Be responsible for savings reporting, ensuring continuous updates from idea creation to saving completion.
- Support Multi-Functional Next Level project completion.
- Provide transversal support to the HO Sub-Commodity and Team Leaders.
- Contribute to sourcing activities, support tendering and contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements.
- Support monitoring the contract (during innovation, development, serial, and support phases) with suppliers and Company stakeholders to ensure complete application of terms and conditions and that suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost).
- Support managing day-to-day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimize customer value, while minimizing total cost of ownership and risks.
- Contribute to Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams throughout the tendering, contracting, and contract life cycle phases.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent.
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence, and convince.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship building, team building, motivating others, and conflict management.
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.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,500
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays