Industrial Placement - Supply Chain Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join their Supply Chain team for a 12-month Industrial Placement. The role provides hands-on experience in a global aerospace supply chain, involving cost reduction projects and supplier collaboration. Candidates should be studying towards a relevant degree and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This opportunity includes competitive salary and benefits such as annual leave, gym membership discounts, and potential graduate program entry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Passionate about supply chain excellence and sustainability.
• Available for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2026.
• Willing learner and committed to team goals.

Responsibilities

• Raise Purchase Orders and Billing/Invoicing Queries with Suppliers.
• Lead Project Management of cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide analytical support across the Global Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data analysis using Excel

Project management

SAP/SQL experience

Education

Relevant degree in Supply Chain or Business

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-12-12

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Goodrich Control Systems, The Radleys, Marston Green, Birmingham, B33 0HZ

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ problems and requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At the Marston Green Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) UK facility, we provide specialist technical support for Electronic Engine Control, Fuel Metering units, Actuators and Pump units widely used in the Aerospace industry.

To support our growing business and strengthen our supply chain capabilities, we are offering a 12-month Industrial Placement to join our Supply Chain team. The role provides hands‑on exposure to a dynamic global aerospace supply chain and the chance to contribute to critical initiatives, working in an analytical, operations, and project‑based capacity.

What you will do:

• Raise Purchase Orders and Billing/Invoicing Queries with Suppliers
• Indirect Supplier reviews and analysis in collaboration with department manager
• Lead Project Management of cost/critical shortage reduction initiatives
• Provide analytical support across the Global Spares and Direct Supply Chain teams
• Collaborate with Quality department to ensure technical, export, & process compliance
• Contribute to cross‑functional sustainability projects from Site to European levels
• Participate in the STEM Committee, support career fairs and conferences

Skills and Experience

Required:

This Industrial Placement opportunity is ideally suited to you if you are passionate about supply chain excellence, sustainability, and effective supplier collaboration. You will be studying towards a relevant degree in Supply Chain, Business or other relevant discipline and be available to complete a 12-month placement starting in Summer 2026. An effective communicator, you will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, IT and data analysis using Excel and able to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. (Experience with SAP/SQL would be advantageous).

We will delight in training and supporting you during your placement which means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a busy team.

What We Offer:

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more. Many of our graduates commenced their time with us on Industrial Placements and have both enjoyed the work and demonstrated great potential. If this is you then you may have the opportunity to join our Graduate Development Programme. Then? Well, like our products, the sky’s the limit!

More about us:

Our Marston Green facility forms part the Power & Controls business where we make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on‑board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best‑in‑class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

Join us as we take flight!

Applications for this position will close on 11 January 2026. Please note that candidates may not be contacted until after the closing date.

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