Associate Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Boeing • Chandler, AZ

272d • $50,000 - $71,000

About The Position

Boeing Global Services, Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business is looking for a Procurement Agent (Level 2) for our Chandler, AZ or Long Beach, CA facility. The Procurement Agent will be an integral member of the Boeing Distribution Procurement team. Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance. Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements. Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues. Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities. Participates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies. The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite at above mentioned location. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related work experience
• Experience with Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and Procurement to Pay (PTP)
• Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically and/or internationally

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
• Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study
• Experience working in a distribution business environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Responsible for researching, sourcing, evaluating and processing orders to purchase services, supplies and equipment based on price, service, quality and warranty to meet customer needs.
• Performs continuous review and analysis of demand and supply, optimizing execution of the supply chain while balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.
• Prepares and executes proprietary information agreements.
• Supports sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree