Defense - Associate Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

3d•$73,050 - $112,000

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Requirements

5-9+ years of related experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
High School Diploma or GED
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study
Active DoD Security Clearance
Excellent Data analysis skills
Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process
Knowledge of MRP Systems and SAP
Ability to effect change
Driven to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
Research, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new business
Build and maintain good relations with suppliers
Handle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliers
Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance
Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning
Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions
Ability to communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/Company
Integrated Product Team representation and support
Change Management
Tracking affordability/trade studies
Performing BOE (Bases of estimate) / Estimating tasks
Knowledge and support of P&L activities
Ability to be decisive in complex problem solving