Operations Intern

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
  • Co-ordinate the purchasing of components and resources for the business
  • Engage and negotiate with the vendors to secure the best pricing and lead times
  • Manage the creation and organisation of quotations, purchase orders & invoices
  • Reconciliation of invoices within our accounting software
  • Management and internal tracking of delivery schedules
  • Management of local couriers for last mile delivery
• Survey Planning & Operations
  • Co-ordinate the arrangements required for international gravity survey projects
  • International shipments & customs clearance
  • Travel arrangements for the team: vehicles, accommodation, flights etc
  • Purchasing for survey equipment & supplies
  • Co-ordinate ad-hoc operational / logistical requirements

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