Airbus Defence and Space is offering an Internship within Commodity Management for IT Infrastructure (d/f/m) at the Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn site near Munich, Germany. The internship starts on 01 April 2027 and lasts 6 months. You work with the Commodity Procurement IT Infrastructure team and get to know the work of a Buyer/Commodity Manager for IT Infrastructure. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the learning areas, tasks and requirements below.
Internship Basics
📍 Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn
🗓️ Start: 01 April 2027
⏳ Duration: 6 months
🏢 Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
🧑🎓 Experience level: Student
What You Will Learn
As an intern you acquire an in-depth insight into divisional sourcing for IT Infrastructure for products and external customers. The internship covers three main learning areas.
IT Demand Management and Standardisation
🧩 Learn how Airbus aggregates and standardises IT demands for complexity reduction and procurement efficiency.
Supplier Evaluation and Development
🔬 Focus on the rigorous assessment and continuous improvement of the supplier base.
Strategic Supplier Landscape Development
🧭 Contribute to the long-term evolution of the supplier base by analysing market trends, managing risk, and developing resilient sourcing strategies.
By engaging in these activities, you receive practical exposure to the full lifecycle of commodity management, from initial demand planning and strategic sourcing to ongoing supplier relationship management and development within a leading global aerospace and defence context.
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Your Tasks and Responsibilities
🔎 Assisting in the identification and gathering of purchasing potentials.
📨 Supporting and launching RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) events via the Airbus Defence & Space procurement tool, and following up the ordering process.
🤝 Preparing negotiation results and supplier proposals.
📋 Assisting in the creation of the respective commodity and supplier strategies.
🗂️ Special tasks, for example project tasks to support team leaders.
Who Airbus Is Looking For
🎓 Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or a similar field of study.
📊 Very good Google Workspace and MS Office knowledge.
🔒 Discretion is mandatory, with a strong focus on accuracy.
🗣️ Fluency in English is mandatory.
🌍 German, French or Spanish would be a plus.
Your Benefits
💶 Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
📚 A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
🌐 An international environment with the opportunity to network globally.
🖥️ Work with modern and diversified technologies.
🙌 Close contact with the interfaces and a seat in the weekly team meetings: the vacancy states that interns are not hired to brew coffee.
👥 The opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
Your Location
The site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour's reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.
Not a 100% Match?
The vacancy says not to worry if you are not a perfect match, as Airbus supports your personal growth.
How to Apply
Apply online and upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts and enrollment certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Airbus internship paid?
The vacancy lists an attractive salary among the benefits. It does not state an amount.
Where is the internship based?
The location is Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn, close to Munich in Bavaria, Germany.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
It lasts 6 months and starts on 01 April 2027.
Who can apply?
Enrolled full-time students in Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or a similar field of study. Fluency in English is mandatory, and German, French or Spanish would be a plus.
Can I write my final thesis during the internship?
A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
What will the intern work on?
The intern assists with gathering purchasing potentials, supports RFI and RFP events, prepares negotiation results and supplier proposals, and helps create commodity and supplier strategies. The internship also covers IT demand management, supplier evaluation and strategic supplier landscape development.
What documents do I need?
Upload a cover letter, your CV, relevant transcripts and an enrollment certificate.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
🔗 Vacancy and online application: https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Mnchen-Area/Internship-within-Commodity-Management-for-IT-Infrastructure--d-f-m-_JR10451788
