Intern - Procurement

Pratt & Whitney; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Christchurch is seeking a 2nd or 3rd year supply chain/commerce undergrad for a summer placement in Procurement. You will split time between day-to-day PO activities and procurement projects, guided by senior managers.

You will gain exposure to end-to-end purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional teamwork in a state-of-the-art facility with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year undergrad in Supply Chain/Commerce or equivalent.
• Strong analytical abilities and comfort with Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and think independently.
• Proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creation of purchase orders (POs).
• Support management of overdue POs and supplier reminders.
• Review standard procurement templates and document changes.
• Contribute to sourcing projects for commodities.
• Assist with ad hoc procurement tasks and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supply chain understanding

Independent working

Communication

Education

Second or third year undergrad in Supply Chain/Commerce

Tools

Excel

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-18

Country

New Zealand

Location

NZ-CAN-CHRISTCHURCH-115-1 ~ 115 Orchard Rd ~ V2500 WORKSHOP

Position Role Type

Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, delivers world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across all IAE V2500 engine variants and is adding capability for the new PW1100G-JM engine late in 2026. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is globally recognised for designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business aviation.

We are an expanding business and require more great people to support the growth and long-term success of the company.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. As part of the Christchurch team, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals in a state-of-the-art facility, with ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

To discover more about Christchurch Engine Center, visit www.pwnz.com

Responsibilities

We are seeking a 2nd or 3rd year supply chain/commerce undergrad to work in our Procurement department over Summer (October 2026 to mid-February 2027).

The role will be partially project based and the student will split his/her time between some day-to-day activities along with procurement projects. He/she will be guided and supervised by the Senior Materials Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist. The role will be mainly focused on:

• Assist with creation of POs
• Assist with management of overdue PO’s
• Review standard work for non-product procurement and document changes needed
• Sourcing projects for commodities
• Reviews of Procurement templates & other ad hoc items

Requirements

• Good analytical skills backed by strong Excel knowledge/capability
• Basic understanding of Supply Chain
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and think outside the box
• Results focused and able to communicate well with a broad range of internal and external customers.

Learning Outcome

• Exposure to end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier negotiations and solution selection
• Supplier performance analysis and management
• Cross Functional Team Skills

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.