Procurement & Supply Chain Graduate

Draken Europe; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Performance bonus

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Tech vouchers

Job summary

Draken Europe is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Graduate to join our aerospace team. You will rotate through the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection to logistics, gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and AS9100 compliance.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality and logistics teams to improve resilience, cut costs and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business or Engineering).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement of aerospace components and services per specs and regulations.
• Support supplier selection, RFQ processes and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and quality metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

The Role

Join our fast-paced aerospace business as a Procurement & Supply Chain Graduate, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the sourcing and delivery of mission-critical components and services. This rotational role offers exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to logistics and inventory management, all within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain resilience, cost efficiency, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of aerospace components, systems, and services in line with technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier selection, RFQ processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to resolve supply issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Analyse spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including digitisation and sustainability in the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with export controls, ITAR, and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Interest in aerospace, technology and complex engineering environments.
• Degree (or expected) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Internship or placement in a procurement / supply chain or engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proactive, curious, and resilient.

What we offer:

• Structured Procurement & Supply Chain development programme with rotations
• Mentorship from senior supply chain professionals
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, logistics, and supplier management
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• Involvement in real-world aerospace projects and supply chain challenges

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.