Date Posted:

2026-01-29

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GB-WLV-WOLVERHAMPTON-001 ~ Wobaston Rd ~ HS MARSTON AERO

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of Supply Chain and Procurement professionals, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Degree Apprentice to join our Power and Control business at our HS Marston facility in the West Midlands.

What you will do:

During this 4-year Degree Apprenticeship you will work as an integral part of the Supply Chain function focusing on supplier communication, purchase-order management, data accuracy, reporting, and continuous-improvement activities. Supported by our experienced team you will:

• Assist with raising and managing purchase orders, confirmation tracking, and expediting where required.

• Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery dates, acknowledgements, documentation, and general queries.

• Support RFQ activities, data gathering, cost comparisons, and preparation of tender packs.

• Help maintain supplier files, records, and compliance requirements.

• Maintain and cleanse procurement data within SAP and SRM to ensure accuracy.

• Support creation of weekly/monthly performance dashboards (e.g., past due, OTD, shortages, PO status).

• Assist in spend analysis, supplier segmentation, and commodity data reviews.

• Work with the Procurement team on cost-saving trackers and project reporting.

• Support monitoring of supplier delivery and quality performance.

• Assist in preparing materials for supplier meetings, reviews, and business updates.

• Support documentation requirements such as FAIR/FAI packs, contract summaries, and audit readiness.

• Contribute to lean and continuous improvement activities within Procurement (workflow improvements, process mapping, standardisation).

• Help identify inefficiencies in PO processes, communication flows, or reporting, and proposing improvements.

• Participate in SRM and digital-transformation initiatives.

What you will learn:

This comprehensive Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Aston University, is ideally suited to you if you are motivated, diligent, and excited by a career in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or Operations within the Aerospace sector. Alongside gaining hands-on experience and exposure across Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Operations you will work towards a BSc Supply Chain Management (Professional Practice) helping to shape a strong foundation for your future career - which we hope may lead to securing a permanent role with us!

• Learning will be a combination of on campus delivery at Aston University and remote study.

Qualifications we prefer:

We expect that you will be just starting your career in Supply Chain so, alongside our training partner, we will delight in training and supporting you through your career journey to successfully complete your apprenticeship. That means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a team. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good attention to detail and an organised approach to work. You will be proficient using Microsoft applications and other digital tools and have a great work ethic; previous relevant work experience as well as an awareness of manufacturing or engineering environments and lean or continuous improvement principles would all be of advantage.

You will have obtained 3 A Levels at grade C or above and a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English (or equivalent level qualifications).

What we offer:

This role provides a pathway into a Supply Chain/Procurement career at Collins Aerospace, combining practical experience with an accredited degree apprenticeship.

In addition we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There is an Employee Assistance Programme, option to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

Power & Controls:

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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