Procurement Manager Placement (12 months)

Airbus Defence and Space
Portsmouth
Last week
Job Type
Internship
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
23 Oct 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Flexible working hours Hybrid working options available depending on the role Half day Fridays 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job Description:

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 12 months


Applicationsclose on 6 November 2026!


We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware thatyou can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.


AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.


Benefits:


Salary: £24,500


37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


*subject to completing full hours prior to this


About us:


This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team for a Project Supply Manager (PSM) intern. The role is in the Procurement Department supporting the Space Digital Business line in Airbus Defence and Space.


Space Digital delivers, operates and maintains many critical communication systems for our customers around the world and at home in the UK.


Join a diverse team supporting Space Digital Procurement. The team is based over 2 sites in the UK plus France and Germany. We are known for being adaptive in our approach, supporting a customer centric Programme Unit.

The team supports multiple National and International customers enabling them to have communication systems that they can rely on when everything else around them is failing.


What you will be doing:


As a successful candidate, during your placement you will work in a project/bid facing role, providing solutions for their external purchasing requirements. By sourcing external goods / services you will be a critical part of the project/bid team ensuring a successful, On Quality, On Time and On Cost outcome.


The Project Supply Manager (PSM) is responsible for:


  • Organising all of the procurement activities on Bids and Programs;
  • Working with the wider procurement function;
  • Ensuring that the needs of the business unit are met for a successful Bid or Project delivery.

This is an exciting first role to start your career, which will give you the opportunity to engage and learn about many business functions.


Requirements:


Our placements are open toUndergraduates 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.


*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*


Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:


  • Studying towards a Business, Economics, Engineering or Project Management equivalent degree;
  • Have commercial awareness;
  • Ability to express yourself clearly verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast moving business with a multitude of stakeholders
  • Proactive and able to develop commercial relationships with customers and suppliers alike.

This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.


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.


Contact


Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.


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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.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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