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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting key supplier activities, developing best practice to support effective contractual execution.
• Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Review all inputs into the demand forecasting tool.
• Supporting UK sourcing strategy
• Negotiating pricing and terms
• Stakeholder management
• Preparing and issuing contracting documentation including raising RFQ, RFI’s and Purchase Orders.
• Managing supplier and functional performance targets.
• 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:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
• Studying towards a business degree, with interest or focus on supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Integrity and strong ethical values.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Skilled team member/contributor
• Driving for business results
• 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)