Procurement Intern - Zephyr UAV Programme (12 months)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: July 2020

Location: Farnborough

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

This employment takes place directly on the company's premises. As working student within the Procurement department, you will support the Zephyr Programme in all tasks regarding Procurement and Supply Chain content-related and administrative functions.

As a transversal function, Procurement and Supply Chain supports the entire range of value-adding functions:

·  Customer Campaigns (Sell)
·  Procuring goods and services (Source)
·  Supporting manufacturing (Make)
·  Delivering to the end-customer
·  After-Market & Customer Services

Our Supply Chain objective is to contribute to our Division by sustaining its role as an industry leader through a variety of strategic initiatives. Equally important is our drive to stay one step ahead of the competition by maintaining a first-mover advantage.

Tasks:

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

·  Coordinate and communicate with our Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics team, which gather more than 20 sites with a strong focus on Spain, France, UK, and Germany.
·  Planning and preparation of workshops, conferences and meetings across all management levels.
·  Administrative support to the Zephyr Procurement Program Function.
·  Analysis of Supply Chain maturity and competitiveness (On Time, On Quality, On Cost).
·  Planning and development of Procurement Strategy to select first class suppliers for innovative Zephyr technologies. Boost Agile methodology!
·  Implementing new communication routines, platforms, databases and information processes via established IT systems
·  Following up on Procurement Board & Monthly Review Actions and reporting

Skills:

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It ... Count!

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

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Currently studying an Economics, General Business Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
·  Competency with MS-Office applications, especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·  You are capable of self-reliable communication and information exchange with employees and managers from different levels in appropriate style
·  You are capable of thinking ahead: internalization of processes, routines and communication flows in order to make proposals for their further standardization and improvement.
·  Great communication skills for interaction with the team and flexibility for dealing with a multinational and fast-paced environment.
·  A customer-first and 'one team' mind-set prioritizing collaboration, collective intelligence and innovative thinking in order to achieve the goals!

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.