Sourcing Intern

Driving Cost Efficiency and Operational Excellence
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Are you analytical, structured, and interested in how global sourcing supports high-performance product development? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in procurement, cost efficiency, and supplier collaboration?

Axopar Boats is looking for a Sourcing Intern to join our Sourcing team for the summer of 2026.

Apply here

Why Axopar?

We’re not just building boats—we’re creating a movement. As a pioneering force in adventure and luxury boating, Axopar thrives on bold ideas, entrepreneurial energy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With a global reach and a collaborative, ambitious team, we’re redefining what’s possible—on the water and beyond.

Your Mission as Sourcing Intern

You will support our Sourcing team in cost efficiency initiatives, supplier coordination, and item management. This role provides direct exposure to procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, and Production.


Main Responsibilities

  • Support cost efficiency and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Assist in preparing and analysing offer requests (RFQs)
  • Compare supplier quotations and support evaluation processes
  • Support item handling and master data accuracy
  • Assist in maintaining supplier and pricing data in systems
  • Participate in supplier communication and follow-up activities
  • Support cross-functional sourcing and development projects


What We’re Looking For

  • Academic background in supply chain management, engineering, business, or similar (preferably 3+ years of studies)
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Structured and detail-oriented working style
  • Interest in cost structures, procurement, and supplier management
  • Proficiency in standard IT programs (especially Microsoft Excel)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with ERP systems or procurement tools is considered a plus.

About Axopar:

Axopar is a Finland-based boat manufacturer and one of the fastest-growing boat brands in the world. Known as “the Adventure Boating Company,” we offer multi-functional, accessible, and innovative boats for a global audience. Our fleet, ranging from 22 to 45 feet—including two all-electric AX/E models—is marketed in over 50 countries, with North America as our largest market. Designed in Finland and built in Poland, and with over 7,500 boats sold since our founding in 2014, the group boasts a turnover exceeding 190 million euros and employs approximately 1200 people.


Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Internship base salary (level depending on study progress, e.g., completed study years / study credits) + lunch benefit (Edenred) on top of base salary.
  • Leisure and travel insurance
  • Real responsibility and meaningful projects at the core of product management
  • International, growth-oriented environment
  • The job is located in Salmisaari, Helsinki, with the possibility for partial remote work.

Application Process

1) Talent Acquisition screening
2) Interview with the hiring manager
3) Peer interview
 

Send your application and CV by 9th of March.

Application starts on 24. February 2026 and ends on 9. March 2026, klo 23.59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Axopar Boats is looking for a Sourcing Intern to join our Sourcing team for the summer of 2026.

Apply here

Axopar Boats Oy

Axopar, the adventure company, is one of the fastest-growing boat brands in the world. The success derives from the “one boat, one world” concept. It stands for boats that are multi-functional and accessible for the many, anywhere around the world. As a forerunner committed to continuous innovation, the company listens to its global community of axoparians and shares the same respect and passion for nature. Axopar’s mission is to open new perspectives by bringing people out on the water and creating boats that make waves in the boating industry.