Wizz Management Trainee - General Procurement
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 10,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.
As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.
Wizz Management Trainee - General Procurement
Based in Budapest
About the General Procurement department:
The procurement function is separated into two teams within Wizz Air - technical procurement and general procurement.
The General Procurement department offers procurement and service contract management related support to the operation of the airline, while reporting to the Head of General Procurement of Wizz Air Group. The projects managed by the General Procurement team includes tendering a variety of indirect goods and services, such as agreements for Wizz Air marathons or other marketing campaigns, IT-related products, and high-complexity, revenue generating services, among others. The primary focus of the General Procurement Trainee role is the administrational support of the running projects led by the Procurement Managers.
The successful candidate will support and ensure that all procurement processes are carried out according to the company’s Procurement Policy with the guidance of the Procurement Managers. Important part of the role is managing all stages of competitive provider selection processes (Tenders). These stages include internal need assessments, Request for Proposal formulations, project management, financial assessment and risk analysis, provider selection, contract negotiation and decision paper preparation.
Managing the company’s contract inventory and filing systems are also part of the responsibilities, in order to ensure the updated and accurate contract handling of the Company.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Research: Identify and evaluate potential providers through thorough market research and analysis.
Provider Communication: Handle queries and maintain professional communication with external providers.
Financial Evaluation: Compile financial calculations and build Excel models to support proposal assessments.
Deliverables Preparation: Create presentation materials, executive summaries, and other project documentation.
Compliance Support: Ensure procurement processes follow internal approval procedures and company policies.
Contract Management: Manage executed contracts and maintain an up-to-date contract inventory and filing system.
Process Improvement: Support the development and enhancement of internal procedures and automation tools.
What we’re looking for
Fluent in English
Currently enrolled at a Hungarian university with active student status until at least January 2027
Graduating within two years
Available to work at least 20 hours per week
Strong MS Office knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint)
Previous traineeship experience is a plus
Interest in finance, strategy and aviation
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
A team player with a "work hard, play hard" approach
Ambitious, eager to learn and grow, and looking at Wizz Air as a career opportunity
When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.
We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.