Entry or Associate Procurement Agent

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

1d • $62,900 - $92,400

About The Position

The Boeing Global Services organization has a unique and exciting opportunity for Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agents to join the Supplier Management team located in Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will support procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization. This position acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.

Requirements

• Experience working in Supply Chain
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline and/or 2+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer is highly desired
• Experience in proposing, negotiating, and executing contracts and/or subcontracts is desired
• Experience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance is desired
• Experience with Project Management is desired

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
• Oversee source selection for parts and services
• Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures
• Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities
• Gather data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability
• Manages supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions
• Initiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategies
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies
• Communicates across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
• Coach, mentor, and train junior team members
• Possess complete understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations; Possess complete knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations

Benefits

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed