Intern - Procurement

Prattwhitney; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, is seeking a procurement assistant to support end-to-end purchasing processes in a state-of-the-art Christchurch facility. You will assist with creation of POs, manage overdue POs, and review standard work for non-product procurement while ensuring documentation accuracy.

Exposure to supplier negotiations, cross functional collaboration, and development opportunities are part of the role with learning

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Basic understanding of supply chain principles.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel knowledge

Supply chain basics

Independent work

Communication skills

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.

About the Organisation 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

• 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.