Support Christchurch procurement team by executing PO creation and project-based sourcing tasks

Internship Opportunity At Christchurch Engine Centre

Join Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, delivers world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across all IAE V2500 engine variants and is adding capability for the new PW1100G-JM engine late in 2026. As part of the Christchurch team, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a state-of-the-art facility, with ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

We are seeking a 2nd or 3rd year supply chain/commerce undergrad to work in our Procurement department over Summer (October 2026 to mid-February 2027).

The role will be partially project based and the student will split his/her time between some day-to-day activities along with procurement projects. He/she will be guided and supervised by the Senior Materials Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist. The role will be mainly focused on:

  • Assist with creation of POs
  • Assist with management of overdue PO's
  • Review standard work for non-product procurement and document changes needed
  • Sourcing projects for commodities
  • Reviews of Procurement templates & other ad hoc items

Requirements:

  • Good analytical skills backed by strong Excel knowledge/capability
  • Basic understanding of Supply Chain
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and think outside the box
  • Results focused and able to communicate well with a broad range of internal and external customers.

Learning Outcome:

  • Exposure to end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier negotiations and solution selection
  • Supplier performance analysis and management
  • Cross Functional Team Skills

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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