Procurement Agent (Supplier Operations and Performance)

Boeing • Everett, WA

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About The Position

Procurement Agent (Supplier Operations and Performance) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Senior Procurement Agent (Level 4) to join our Systems team in Everett, Washington! Operations Procurement Agents for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Systems commodity group manages a sophisticated web of suppliers that provide some of the most critical components for state-of-the-art commercial airplanes. Operations Procurement Agents oversee the delivery and quality performance of suppliers of vital airplane systems like avionics, flight systems, fire suppression, electrical systems, environmental controls, actuation, and landing gear. Through their leadership, communication of expectations, and use of supply chain metrics, these professionals evaluate, monitor, and improve supplier performance for all commercial airplane programs. Procurement Agents at the Boeing company has the opportunity to learn all aspects of the aerospace supply chain, gain knowledge of the most advanced technology used in aviation, and get to make a positive impact on the flying public. Procurement Agents have opportunities for visibility within Boeing and have the ability to leverage Boeing’s vast network of experts, geographic locations, and diverse business units to continuously improve, grow, and achieve their goals. Some domestic and/or international travel may be required for this position.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Project management, Program management and/or Procurement practices and processes
• 10+ years of experience Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• 10+ years of experience in the deployment and administration of policies, procedures, and processes
• 10+ years of experience interacting with customers (both internal and external), at all levels, on a one-on-one basis and in group settings
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 20% may be required)

Nice To Haves

• 10 + years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison and relationship owner between suppliers and Boeing
• Communicate performance expectations and metrics to the supplier
• Develop executive-level summaries and presentations and share input with executive leadership
• Travel to suppliers and conduct assessments to ensure the supplier’s ongoing capability to support the production system
• Provide oversight and management of supply and demand of parts, schedules, and supplier quality and delivery
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, customers, internal and external partners, and peers; including gaining rapport and engaging positively with internal and external collaborators, even in difficult circumstances
• Analyze and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and using those indicators to predict risks; assist suppliers to develop new predictive indicators as needed
• Conduct risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) management
• Mitigate discovered risks and initiate and implement supplier recovery plans and improvement activities
• Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action initiatives to improve systemic issues
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions regarding technical approaches, the resolution of quality issues, and the improvement of products and processes
• Perform some level of system transactions and data entry to maintain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) fidelity, support metric generation, and maintain stakeholder communication

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
• 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.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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