Supply Chain Management Intern (Fixed Wing) 2026 - 12 Months Placement
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
This post is for a Supply Chain Management Intern (Fixed Wing) to work within the Supply Chain function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) in Bristol. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, and Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services
Position responsibilities:
1. Day-to-day support and management of assigned parts, liaison with internal and external customers of demand priority/criticality of a Programme in the UK.
2. Utilise reporting to address any actions. This includes, but is not limited to: New Buys, Excess Requests and Allocations. Analysing Target Stock Levels, Consumption Data and Condemnation Rates for individual parts.
3. Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting key supplier activities, developing best practice to support effective contractual execution.
4. Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
5. Review all inputs into the demand forecasting tool.
6. Supporting UK sourcing strategy
7. Negotiating pricing and terms
8. Stakeholder management
9. Preparing and issuing contracting documentation including raising RFQ, RFI’s and Purchase Orders.
10. Managing supplier and functional performance targets.
11. Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
12. Strong written and oral communication skills.
13. IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
14. Studying towards a business degree, with interest or focus on supply chain.
15. Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail.
16. Drive and enthusiasm.
17. Integrity and strong ethical values.
Typical Education & Experience:
18. Skilled team member/contributor
19. Driving for business results
20. Customer satisfaction focus
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)