#Discover I 2026-2027 Space System Procurement Intern.

Job Description

Job Description:

Ready to join one of our Graduate Programs in Spain?

AIRBUS offer more than 70 vacancies for our full time graduate program in Spain #Discover II 2026/2027 - Starting date 5th October 2026 until 1st October.

We are looking for recent graduates from different disciplines interested in developing their professional career in the aeronautical sector. The current context demands different ways of looking, thinking and relating.

The selection process will be during April 2026 until July 2026.

What does this internship consists in?

Together with Camilo José Cela University, Airbus has developed an exclusive program (Discover) designed for those interested in the best training in new areas of knowledge essential to be able to develop as professionals of the future. You will have the opportunity to study a Master, organized in three training blocks, that will allow you to Discover the skills most in demand today. It will be combined with an 11 month internship at Airbus in an area related to your degree, where you can learn and complete your academic background. The start of the internship will be in early October 2026, and will last 11 months (August disabled for all purposes). It is a full-time experience (40h/week), in which you will receive an attractive study grant.

Internship Job Description:

At Airbus DS we are looking for a Procurement Intern to join our team. You will support Commodity Managers, Project Supply Managers, Supply Chain and Quality Managers in securing on-time, on-quality and on cost deliveries for our satellite and space exploration programs.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how procurement works in the space industry, supporting key programs such as Earth Observation, Telecom satellites, Science missions and Space Exploration, in a highly regulated ESA/ECSS environment.

You will support the Space Systems Procurement team on day-to-day activities and projects, including:

• Support to Commodity Managers
  
  • Assist in market analysis and supplier bench marking for space commodities:
    
  • Support& Prepare data for RFI/RFP processes and support tender analysis for flight hardware
    
  • Update supplier pan e ls and track contract coverage
    
  • Track savings, & cost evolution
    

• Support to Project Supply Managers
  
  • Help secure material availability for specific space programs and missions
    
  • Consolidate satellite program demand and support risk & opportunity reviews
    
  • Track critical flight parts and follow recovery plans to protect AIT and program milestones
    
  • Prepare supply chain inputs for Program reviews
    

• Support to Supply Chain & Quality Managers
  
  • Monitor supplier OTD performance for flight hardware
    
  • Follow up on delivery schedules and escalate risks to AIT planning
    
  • Participate in schedule review meetings and recovery plans
    
  • Track supplier OQD: NCRs, RFWs, major/minor non-conformances
    
  • Help coordinate supplier audits and follow-up of PA/QA action plans
    
  • Maintain supplier qualification status and approvals
    

• Transversal tasks
  
  • Create reports and dashboards for Procurement & Program reviews
    
  • Ensure compliance with Airbus ethics, export control, REACH and ECSS requirements
    
  • Support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives
    

Required skills #AirbusDiversity

• Education: Bachelor/Master in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or similar.
  
• Skills: Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint. SAP, dashboards, Power BI are a plus.
  
• Languages: English Level B2. French/German/Spanish is a plus.
  
• Soft skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills, team spirit and great collaboration skills, ability to work in complex and international environments.
  
• Interest: Passion for space, hightech procurement and supply chain.
  

Why should you apply?

- Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects.

- Expand your network within the aeronautical industry.

- Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.

- Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

- Interaction with flagship space programs, both Telecom and EOS : PAZ2, Galileo,Copernicus, OneSat, ARIEL.

- Training on Airbus procurement tools and regulations (ECSS standards and space procurement environment).

- International team and mentoring from senior buyers and PSMs.

For any inquiries concerning this selection process, please contact us at randstad-airbus@randstad.es

Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!

#Graduates_Spain #DISCOVER

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 SAU

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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