Procurement and supply chain placement Review
by MBDA
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at MBDA
- 7. Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to MBDA
Overview
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN OVERVIEW We rely on efficient operations and high-quality resources all the way down our production process. Our Procurement team are responsible for procuring and managing the supply chain for direct and indirect products and services for both projects and business. It involves building strong relationships with supplies, constant analysis, adaptation and optimisation of our processes and great expertise to research and obtain supplies at excellent value.
Skills
Hard Skills 1.Contract Management 2.Cost Management 3. Supplier Relationship Management Soft Skills 1.Communication 2. Problem solving and Critical Thinking 3.Time Management
Responsibilities
I was given the opportunity to work on projects on my own managing tasks, as well as working within various teams. This experience made me more responsible, organised and showed me how to prioritise the work I had effectively.
Support & Guidance
I felt very supported throughout the duration of my placement. Everyone was very friendly and more than happy to help me with my work.
Culture
Friendly, welcoming environment where colleagues freely share knowledge, celebrate one another鈥檚 successes, and support each other鈥檚 growth.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the opportunity to be part of MBDA鈥檚 procurement team because it combines strategic thinking, communication, and real business impact. I especially enjoyed learning how procurement supports complex projects and contributes to the delivery of world-class defence systems.
Yes
Familiarise yourself with MBDA鈥檚 values and behaviours.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Procurement
London
July 2025
