Procurement Trainee

Job Description:

Airbus' team plays a vital role in supporting those who secure, preserve, prevent, and defend. With a profound expertise in crafting mission-critical solutions, we're not just changing the game in aerospace, we are creating a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. 

We offer advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. And we need new minds to join our journey to break the borders of the ordinary. 

By joining our trainee program, you accumulate expertise that becomes the powerful force propelling your career forward. If you're interested in exploring and working within a multicultural workplace with unique opportunities, this is your chance.

Read more about your job as our Procurement Trainee in Helsinki!

This is your chance to get a comprehensive view of the procurement process, gaining hands-on experience with various aspects of Purchasing Management. You will be working with various procurement tools, interacting with suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Your working days can include e.g. coordinating general procurement activities, overseeing purchase orders, handling invoicing activities, and effectively navigating goods receipt process within P2P tools.

In addition, you will support Sourcing Managers in sourcing projects, conducting price checks, and ensuring consistency in the knowledge database. Your tasks will also extend to supplier creation and performing due diligence checks.

You'll also have the chance to engage in additional responsibilities, contributing to cost-savings initiatives, process improvements, and actively participating in optimization of our procurement procedures.

The duration of this trainee period is 10-12 months and will start on February 2026. The position is full-time during summer months and part-time (at least 3 days a week) during other times.

What is our Trainee Programme and what’s in it for you?

Our trainee program boasts a long-standing transition of providing valuable insights for those in the early stages of their career. Click here to read more about our trainee programme and discover the valued experiences shared by both current and past trainees.

Our trainee program is all about you – we offer a platform for your continual learning, possibilities for putting your learnings from academia into practice, the accumulation of meaningful work experiences, and networking opportunities. How does this manifest?

• Harmonious work-life balance is a top priority for us. We’ll make sure that working with us seamlessly integrates into your daily life and studies.
• As a trainee with us, you become an integral part of our team. Our culture fosters openness and humanity, embracing novel ideas, diverse viewpoints, and innovative approaches.
• There are few companies quite like ours. Here, your role merges societal impact, and specialized expertise, offering a distinctive perspective in your field.
• Our multicultural workspace and international business adds a unique flavor to your daily work life.
• As a part of our trainee program, you'll gain a broader understanding of us as an employer. We offer insights to our business through regular informative pop-ups and organize fun after-work activities tying you to our work community helping you to build your professional network. 
• Our trainees receive a salary based on study credits. Additionally, we provide benefits such as lunch, sports and culture benefits, comprehensive occupational health care, and a supportive work community where you are valued for being yourself.

Who do we see working in this trainee position?

Our trainee program is aimed at those currently pursuing their studies at university or university of applied sciences. 

For this position, we hope that you have studied international purchasing management, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, providing you with a strong foundation in procurement principles. Success in this role will be supported if you have studied courses or gained knowledge in procurement strategies, contract management, and financial analysis during your academic studies. If you have experience in the area such as supplier management or purchase order processing, it will be beneficial for this role, contributing to a smoother integration into our procurement processes. If you have already familiarized yourself with P2P tools, SAP and/or AI, you'll have the opportunity to utilize these skills with us.

Otherwise, we value your enthusiasm for personal development and growth. You're someone who dares to take initiative and follow through. If there's something you're unsure of or need assistance with, we're here to help. Success in our work comes from our collective efforts.

Our regulated environment and high expectations sometimes call for perseverance and resilience from us. We hope this doesn't scare you.

English serves as the working language. Our multicultural workplace offers you the chance to brush up on your language skills. 

• In addition, proficiency in Finnish is also required for the role
• Proficiency in other languages is also beneficial but not a strict requirement.

What happens next?

You can apply for this trainee position until 31st January 2026. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the link provided below.

We aim to conduct two rounds of interviews in February (weeks 6-9) with the candidates best suited for the position. Any changes in the recruitment process structure will be communicated to the applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this position, working with us, your future supervisor, Li. Zha will be happy to provide further information. You can reach her by phone 0401963648 during 12th of January and 19th of January between 12-13. 

We are thrilled to have you as part of our team – let us hear from you!

As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus Group consists of three divisions: Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defence & Space employing globally 134 000 employees. 

In Finland, Airbus Defence and Space Oy employs around 370 people in Helsinki and Jyväskylä. Most of our employees work in Public Safety and Security business unit. We support our customers in public safety organisations such as police, defence, fire & rescue, healthcare & hospitals, airports, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities, collaborating in a smart and secure manner. While offering hybrid solutions to support our customers on a smooth evolution path, we are playing an active role in shaping future communications and collaborations technology and setting the ground for new standards. 

Read more about Airbus in Finland and about what we do. 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space Oy

Contract Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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