Business Operations Intern - Part-Time

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Vendor Management, Supply Chain & Quality as well as Operational planning for international gravity surveys.
• Work closely with our vendors (suppliers) to process the purchasing needs of the Engineering & Physics teams:

1. Co-ordinate the purchasing of components and resources for the business
2. Engage and negotiate with the vendors to secure the best pricing and lead times
3. Manage the creation and organisation of quotations, purchase orders & invoices
4. Reconciliation of invoices within our accounting software
5. Management and internal tracking of delivery schedules
6. Management of local couriers for last mile delivery

• Survey Planning:

1. Co-ordinate the arrangements required for international gravity survey projects
2. International shipments & customs clearance
3. Travel arrangements for the team: vehicles, accommodation, flights etc.
4. Purchasing for survey equipment & supplies

• Reporting to the Engineering Project Manager

About you:

• An absolutely driven individual with excellent skills in communication, organisation and a detail focus
• Confident and personable in engaging with our key vendors, via email, phone calls & in-person meetings
• Highly organised and detail-oriented to manage multiple orders and vendor relationships simultaneously
• Resourceful with strong problem solving skills to address unexpected supply chain issues

Even better if you have:

• Experience in communicating with vendors and building professional relationships
• Experience in student projects
• Some background in science or engineering

What can we offer you:

• A chance to learn about the intricacies of deep tech research, product development, and strategy in a high-growth startup
• On-the-job training and real responsibility within the business
• Impactful work at the cutting edge of quantum technology
• Board games and curry night