- 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 escalate delays to internal stakeholders
- Establish a structured reminder and follow‑up system (manual or automated) to avoid missed or late deliveries
Purchasing Intern
Ludwigsburg
Full-time
Intern / Student
Your Main Responsibilities
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
Über uns
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) gestaltet eine neue Ära der Mobilität im All und liefert Antriebslösungen für jedes Raumfahrzeug und jede Mission. Als Spin-off des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft‑ und Raumfahrt (DLR) bietet das Unternehmen kosteneffiziente, robuste und schnell verfügbare In‑Orbit‑Antriebstechnologien, die auf mehr als zehn Jahren Forschungs‑ und Entwicklungsarbeit basieren. Die beiden Technologien von ISPTech – HyNOx und HIP_11 – bedienen das gesamte Spektrum von kleinen CubeSats bis hin zu großen Landern und Kapseln. Die Antriebssysteme sind darauf ausgelegt, den wachsenden Bedarf an zuverlässigen und wirtschaftlichen Lösungen im dynamisch wachsenden Raumfahrtmarkt zu erfüllen.