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Space Systems Mechanical & Propulsion Commodity Placement (12 months)

Airbus S.A.S., Stevenage

Space Systems Mechanical & Propulsion Commodity Placement (12 months)

£22250

Airbus S.A.S., Stevenage

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Graduate programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 89d301f651774818a34739c26ddf3d36

Full Job Description

  • Support Multi-Functional Team harmonisation between all technologies (Propulsion, Structures, Detail Parts, Power Systems, Thermal Hardware and Mechanisms);

  • Be responsible of the risk management of the team, including follow up with all the Multi-Functional Team Leaders;

  • Be responsible of the savings reporting, securing continuous update 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 the sourcing activity, support the tendering and the 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 achieve throughout the contract life cycle a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost...);

  • Support managing the day to day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks;

  • Contribute to the Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams all along the tendering, contracting and contract life cycle phases.

    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, in relationship building, team building, motivating others and conflict management;

  • English at negotiation level., 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.

    A vacancy has arisen as a Space Propulsion & Mechanical Systems Internship. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international and extremely energetic team located in all the home nations and will provide direct support to the Head of Mechanical and Propulsion Commodity.


    • Are you motivated to support defining the procurement strategy of key Airbus Defence & Space business lines?

    Are you looking for a dynamic team & exciting environment with a wide range of different projects to be carried out?

    Do you want to develop your leadership skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a multinational environment?

    Then T1PSP (Mechanical and Propulsion Procurement for Space Systems) is what you are looking for!

    We are a transnational organisation with substantial footprints in all four founding countries and beyond; we are highly operational and directly impact the full spectrum of Defence and Space programmes including influence on more than 50% of our revenues; we have an external reach with more than 5,000 active suppliers.

    Employing over 1000 professionals worldwide, T1P | Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics offers opportunities to expand on experiences and grow within a dynamic organisation. Whether it be within project supply or commodity management, contracts expertise, supply chain operations or logistics management, the procurement team uses collective intelligence and maximises synergies to continuously improve and deliver results. Alongside the ongoing operational business that brings our people up close and personal with the DS products and suppliers, we are also expanding on initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organisation. It's an exciting time to be part of Procurement! Come join us to learn more!, 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.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

    Salary: £22,250

    37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays