Purchasing Intern

ISPTech

ISPTech

Ludwigsburg, Germany

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

Purchasing Intern

Ludwigsburg
Full-time
Intern / Student

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 escalate 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

About us

InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) is pioneering a new era of space mobility - delivering propulsion solutions for every spacecraft and every mission. As spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the company offers cost-effective, robust and quickly available in-space propulsion solutions based on more than 10 years of R&D. ISPTechs two technologies - HyNOx and HIP_11 - serve every spacecraft from small CubeSats to large landers and capusles. The propulsion technologies are designed to meet the growing demand for reliable and economical propulsion systems in the rapidly growing space market.
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