Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Boeing • Wichita, KS

258d • $58,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Boeing Global Services, Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business is looking for a Procurement Agent (Level 3) for our Wichita, KS or Miami, FL facility. The successful candidate integrates program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies. Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management. Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance. Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting 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

• 6+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals
• Fluent in both verbal and written English

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage 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
• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability
• Manage 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
• Communicate across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
• Lead special projects to execute continuous improvement initiatives
• 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

• 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