Purchasing Intern

Your Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the procurement of items for propulsion-engineering teams
• Ensure on time delivery through active supplier communication
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and lead times, maintain and continuously update the central order database
• Identify delivery risks early and proactively elevate delays to internal stakeholders
• Establish a structured reminder and follow‑up system (manual or automated) to avoid missed or late deliveries

Your Qualification

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsengineur*in), Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
• Prior coursework or basic understanding of procurement, operations, or logistics.
• Ability to take responsibility for defined procurement topics and follow them through end‑to‑end.
• High level of reliability when handling recurring, time‑critical tasks.
• Confident communicating with suppliers via email and phone in German (C1) and English (C1).
• Willingness to proactively initiate improvement to the purchasing process.

Our Benefits

• Real ownership from day one. You will be responsible for clearly defined procurement topics and deal directly with suppliers, rather than just “supporting” others.
• Practical exposure to supplier management and delivery expediting. You will gain real-world experience in supplier communication, delivery tracking, escalation, and operational problem‑solving.
• Flexible working time
• Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
• An exciting work environment encompassing the whole process from the development, building, and launch of space propulsion systems. Engage directly and actively participate in the end‑to‑end development processes of an expanding NewSpace start-up