Procurement & Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team for a Project Supply Manager (PSM) Degree Apprentice. 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.

Whether it is supporting the deployment of British troops around the world or ensuring that the local fire service knows where to go to put out the fire, our customers rely on our robust, resilient and truly reliable communication services. 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, you will work in a project/bid facing role, providing solutions for their external purchasing requirements. This will develop your skills in:

• Project Management;
• Procurement including Category/Commodity Management, Supply Chain Management;
• Leadership skills.

The Project Supply Manager (PSM) is responsible for organising all of the procurement activities on Bids and Programmes; working with the wider procurement function and ensuring that the needs of the business unit are met for a successful Bid or Project delivery.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 112-120 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at BBC or above
• T-levels – Merit
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM-DMM
• International Baccalaureate – 29
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to express yourself clearly verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge & interest in satellite communications;
• 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 Culture:

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.

Benefits:

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: £23,000 37 hours per week, Half day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Success share, Plus many more flexible benefits!

What we are looking for:

We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us. What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience.