Procurement Buyer Intern

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency sustainability and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate multicultural and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the worlds first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as in Pangea we believe that diversity (gender age race sexual orientation beliefs disability culture etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Procurement Buyer Intern in Barcelona

About the role:

We are seeking a Procurement Buyer Intern to join our team in Barcelona. The successful candidate will leverage procurement and contract management activities that enable our space missions. This internship is designed as a first step into a long-term role offering hands-on exposure to supplier management RFQ processes and contract execution within a highly technical and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing suppliers and evaluating bids for aerospace components and services.
• Experience with RFQ processes.
• Support contract drafting negotiation and administration under guidance of senior managers.
• Monitor supplier performance delivery schedules and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering finance and project management teams to align procurement with mission timelines.
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies in supply chain and contract execution.

What you need to be successful:

Educational background

• Bachelors or Masters degree (or final-year student) in: Supply Chain Procurement Business Industrial Engineering Operations Management or equivalent.
• An interest in industrial technical or engineering-driven environments is highly valued.

Technical & functional skills

• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain fundamentals (sourcing purchasing cycle supplier management).
• Ability to understand and work with technical requirements in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Comfortable with data analysis and reporting (costs delivery tracking supplier performance).
• Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel (basic formulas data organization).
• Familiarity with ERP systems or procurement tools is a plus but not mandatory.
• Basic understanding of contracts Incoterms or supplier agreements is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in English (working language).
• Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills: able to manage multiple tasks follow up with suppliers and keep information structured and up to date.
• Analytical mindset: comfortable working with numbers identifying inconsistencies and supporting decision-making with data.
• Clear and proactive communication: able to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders (engineering finance project teams).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn: motivated to understand technical products processes and constraints in the space industry.
• Adaptability: comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset: enjoys working closely with cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Other useful skills:

• First exposure to industrial or manufacturing environments (internship project student job).
• Basic knowledge of: Cost breakdowns (BOM should-cost supplier quotes) Supply chain risk management Quality or compliance concepts in regulated industries.
• Previous experience in a startup scale-up or project-based environment.

Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

More about us

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the teams core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution we really want to meet you!