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Procurement Agent Intern (Vertical Lift) - 12 Months Placement

Gosport, England; Yeovil, England; Bristol, England Job ID JR2025466821 Category Business Support Services Role Type Hybrid Post Date Sep. 12, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This post is for a Procurement Agent Intern (Vertical Lift) to work within the Supply Chain function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) in Gosport, Yeovil or Bristol. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services.

As a member of the Supplier Management & Procurement team, the Procurement Agent (Buyer) responsibilities include:

  • Negotiating contracts for products, services and technologies.
  • Engaging stakeholders to ensure that programme, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
  • Negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions.
  • Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Optimising execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.
  • Managing supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.
  • Mitigating risks and issues.
  • Initiating supplier improvement activities and providing results for integration into contracting strategies.
  • Assisting with continuous review and analysis of demand and supply.
  • Gathering data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities.
  • Support to proposals for new business.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Studying towards a business degree, with interest or focus on supply chain.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail.
  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Integrity and strong ethical values.

Typical Education & Experience:

  • Skilled team member/contributor
  • Driving for business results
  • Customer satisfaction focus

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2025



Export Control Details: Non – US based job

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
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