Internship within Commodity Management for IT Infrastructure (d/f/m)

Airbus; Ottobrunn; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

Final thesis possible

International environment

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is offering an Internship within Commodity Management for IT Infrastructure. Location is Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn with start on 01.04.2027 for 6 months.

You will gain hands-on exposure to divisional sourcing for IT infrastructure for products and external customers, covering demand management, supplier evaluation, and strategic supplier landscape development. The internship provides practical experience across the full lifecycle of commodity management, from

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Very good Google Workspace and MS Office knowledge.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• German/French/Spanish would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and gathering purchasing potentials.
• Support and launch RFI/RFP events via the Airbus Defence & Space procurement tool and follow up the ordering process.
• Prepare negotiation results and supplier proposals.
• Assist in creating commodity- and supplier strategies.
• Handle special project tasks to support team leaders.

Skills

English fluency

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Economics/Business Admin/IT/Industrial Eng (enrolled)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

In order to support the Commodity Procurement IT Infrastructure, Airbus Defence and Space is offering an

Internship within Commodity Management for IT Infrastructure (d/f/m)

• Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn
• Start: 01.04.2027
• Duration: 6 months

As an intern (d/f/m) you will acquire an in-depth insight into divisional sourcing for IT Infrastructure for products and external customers.

The internship covers three main learning areas: IT Demand Management and Standardisation, which involves learning how Airbus aggregates and standardises IT demands for complexity reduction and procurement efficiency; Supplier Evaluation and Development, focusing on the rigorous assessment and continuous improvement of the supplier base; and Strategic Supplier Landscape Development, where the intern contributes to the long-term evolution of the supplier base by analysing market trends, managing risk, and developing resilient sourcing strategies.

By engaging in these activities, you will receive practical exposure to the full lifecycle of commodity management, from initial demand planning and strategic sourcing to ongoing supplier relationship management and development within a leading global aerospace and defence context.

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour's reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
• A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Assisting in the identification and gathering of purchasing potentials.
• Support and launch RFI (Request for Information) /RFP (Request for Proposal) events (via the Airbus Defence & Space procurement tool) and follow up the ordering process.
• Preparation of negotiation results and supplier proposals.
• Assisting in the creation of the respective commodity- and supplier strategies.
• Special tasks. e.g. project tasks to support team leaders.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full time student (d/f/m) within Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or similar field of study
• Very good Google Workspace and MS Office knowledge
• Discretion mandatory - strong focus on accuracy
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• German / French / Spanish would be a plus

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

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 GmbH

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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