Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Supply Chain placement at Airbus in Portsmouth.
- Gain experience in Commodity Management and Supply Chain/Quality Management for Space Satellites.
- Earn £24,500 per year with hybrid working options and 25 days holiday.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant business, project management, supply chain, or logistics degree.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement within the Payload Procurement team at Airbus's Portsmouth site.
About the Team
The Payload Procurement team is responsible for sourcing and managing high-value sub-contracts for Radio Frequency (RF) hardware for Space Satellites. Activities include market research, defining sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier contracts, managing delivery, and supplier development for Telecommunication, Earth Observation, and Navigation Satellites.
What You Will Be Doing
During your placement, you will gain experience in two key areas:
Commodity Management
Focusing on sourcing and procurement strategy, your activities may include:
- Supporting Commodity Management tasks by managing internal knowledge repositories.
- Assisting with market surveys, including documenting supplier data (capability, financial information, organisation).
- Managing a market cost database.
- Surveying the market for upcoming conferences and identifying companies of potential interest.
- Supporting tendering and supplier selection processes.
- Contributing to the development of commodity strategies for short and long-term competitiveness.
Supply Chain and Quality Management
Focusing on contract execution and on-time/on-quality delivery of hardware, your activities may include:
- Supporting the management of On Time and On Quality (OTOQ) delivery from suppliers of complex and high-value RF equipment.
- Providing timely and accurate reporting and facilitating technical interaction between internal experts and suppliers.
- Supporting the Vendor Review Board process as the interface between Supply Chain and Production Quality.
- Leading improvement projects to enhance procurement processes.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying for a relevant degree in Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently.
- Pro-active attitude and positive engagement towards learning in a technical environment.
- Professional attitude towards external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,500 per year
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Working Options: Flexible working hours, Hybrid working options available depending on the role, Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Important Information
- Start Date: 19 July 2027
- Location: Portsmouth
- Duration: 12 months
- Applications Close: 25 October 2026
- Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be required.
- Application: Submit a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- Note: You can apply for multiple positions but can only progress in one at a time.