Purchasing Intern

ISPTech; Ludwigsburg; Hybrid; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ownership from day one

Practical exposure to supplier management

Flexible working time

Combination of remote and office work

Engagement in end-to-end development processes of NewSpace start-up

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Ludwigsburg is looking for an intern responsible for procurement in propulsion-engineering teams. This position offers real ownership from day one, focusing on managing supplier communication and ensuring timely delivery. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s program and have strong communication skills in both German and English. The work environment is flexible and engaging, directly contributing to the space propulsion process.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Prior coursework in procurement, operations, or logistics is a plus.
• Ability to manage procurement topics independently.
• Must have a high level of reliability for time-sensitive tasks.
• Bilingual communication skills (German C1, English C1) required.
• Proactive approach to improving purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement processes for propulsion-engineering teams.
• Ensure timely delivery and manage supplier communications.
• Monitor delivery performance and maintain order database.
• Identify risks related to delivery and escalate issues promptly.
• Establish follow-up systems to avoid missed deliveries.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier communication

Logistics

Operations understanding

Reliability

Bilingual communication (German & English)

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Your Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the procurement of items for propulsion-engineering teams
• Ensure on time delivery through active supplier communication
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and lead times, maintain and continuously update the central order database
• Identify delivery risks early and proactively escalate delays to internal stakeholders
• Establish a structured reminder and follow‑up system (manual or automated) to avoid missed or late deliveries

Your Qualification

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsengineur*in), Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
• Prior coursework or basic understanding of procurement, operations, or logistics.
• Ability to take responsibility for defined procurement topics and follow them through end‑to‑end.
• High level of reliability when handling recurring, time‑critical tasks.
• Confident communicating with suppliers via email and phone in German (C1) and English (C1).
• Willingness to proactively initiate improvement to the purchasing process.

Our Benefits

• Real ownership from day one. You will be responsible for clearly defined procurement topics and deal directly with suppliers, rather than just “supporting” others.
• Practical exposure to supplier management and delivery expediting. You will gain real-world experience in supplier communication, delivery tracking, escalation, and operational problem‑solving.
• Flexible working time
• Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
• An exciting work environment encompassing the whole process from the development, building, and launch of space propulsion systems. Engage directly and actively participate in the end-to-end development processes of an expanding NewSpace start‑up