Supply Chain Management Intern (Vertical Lift) - 12 Month Placement

The Boeing Company; Gosport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Gosport, UK is offering a Supply Chain Intern (Vertical Lift) role within Boeing Defence UK. You will support day-to-day parts management, pricing, and contracting tasks while coordinating with UK suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are studying Business/Finance or Supply Chain, with strong communication, Excel/PowerPoint skills, and analytical abilities. The role may require security clearance and is located on site in Gosport.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Business, Finance or similar degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• IT proficient (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Studying towards a supply chain management related degree.
• Strong analytical skills with data and drawing conclusions.
• Drive and enthusiasm; integrity and strong ethical values.

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 actions, including New Buys, Excess Requests and Allocations; analyse Target Stock Levels and consumption data.
• Work in alignment with contractual KPIs supporting supplier activities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supporting Risk, Issue and Opportunity, identification and project management for process improvements.
• Review inputs into the demand forecasting tool and support UK sourcing strategy.
• Negotiating pricing and terms and preparing contracting documentation including RFQs and POs.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Analytical skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Integrity and ethics

Education

Business/Finance degree (in progress)

Supply chain degree (in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position overview:

This post is for a Supply Chain Intern (Vertical Lift) to work within the Supply Chain function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) in Gosport. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Studying towards a Business, Finance or similar degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
• Studying towards a supply chain management related degree
• Strong analytical skills with data and drawing conclusions/making recommendations
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• Integrity and strong ethical values.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Skilled team member/contributor
• Driving for business results
• Customer satisfaction focus

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
• We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Details:

Non – US based job

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.