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Supply Chain Placement (12 months)

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Airbus

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Portsmouth
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate in Project Management, Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics, with Google Workspace familiarity, problem-solving skills, and eligibility for UK security clearance.
  • You will manage supplier relationships, ensure on-time quality delivery, liaise with stakeholders, report progress, identify risks, and lead process improvement projects.

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.
  • - Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
  • - Studying towards a degree in Project management, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent;
  • - Familiarity with Google workspace;
  • - Knowledge of IT tools will be considered an asset;
  • - Self-motivated;
  • - Good analytical and problem solving skills;
  • - Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • - SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • - Ensuring On Time and On Quality (OTOQ) from suppliers of complex and high value RF equipment for Telecommunications Spacecraft;
  • - Regular contact with the supplier (either remotely, or travelling to their premises) and management of contract implementation (multi-project, international);
  • - Timely and accurate reporting and facilitation of appropriate technical interaction between internal experts and suppliers;
  • - Acquiring in-depth knowledge of suppliers leading to effective control and improvement, identifying risks and ensuring implementation of appropriate mitigating actions;
  • - Management of project lifecycle, coordination of key stakeholders, chairing reviews, ensure drum beating and action follow up to maintain key project milestones;
  • - Escalation, both at the supplier or within Airbus as relevant communication to all levels of the business;
  • - Delivering various process improvement projects - the tasks will be varied and will require you to use different skills (lean/agile, project management, communication etc.) in order to complete them successfully.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Supply Chain Placement?

The start date for the Supply Chain Placement is 21st July 2025.

Where will the placement be located?

The placement will be located in Portsmouth.

How long is the duration of the placement?

The duration of the placement is 12 months.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Supply Chain Placement is £22,250.

What are the working hours for this placement?

The working hours are 37 hours per week, with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.

Is this placement open to all students?

No, this placement is open to Undergraduates only. Candidates must be undergraduates for the entire duration of the placement.

Is it necessary to submit a CV and cover letter with my application?

Yes, it is mandatory to include both your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

What degrees are preferred for candidates applying for this placement?

Candidates should be studying towards a degree in Project Management, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or an equivalent field.

Is there any specific software knowledge required for this role?

Familiarity with Google Workspace is required, and knowledge of IT tools will be considered an asset.

Will the placement require security clearance?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check, including a criminal record check.

Who can I contact if I need adjustments during the application process?

You can let the company know if you need any adjustments, and any information disclosed will be treated in strict confidence.

What kind of projects will I be involved with during the placement?

You will be involved in supporting various process improvement projects, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery, and facilitating technical interactions between suppliers and internal experts.

What benefits do you offer besides salary?

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, hybrid working, and half-day Fridays.

Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays