Procurement Agent (Procurement Agent-General)

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

8d • $64,600 - $127,050 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization is hiring an Experienced Level 3 or Senior Level 4 Procurement Agent to support the E7 program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role is expected to be 100% onsite and is scheduled for first shift. The successful candidate must meet U.S. export-control requirements and be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable regulations.

The Level 3 role leads end-to-end sourcing for complex procurement packages, including sourcing strategy, proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, negotiations, awards, and closeout. It manages supplier performance and risk, coordinates procurement activity with engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management, maintains audit-ready documentation, develops sourcing and mitigation strategies, and mentors junior procurement staff. It also supports continuous improvement of procurement processes.

The Level 4 role provides leadership and technical oversight for complex procurement portfolios, with a particular focus on mentorship, training, governance, compliance, and audit readiness. It provides expert guidance on government-subject and commercial procurement, establishes standards and best practices, leads or supports complex negotiations, oversees supplier risk and performance strategies, resolves high-impact issues, and drives process improvements and knowledge sharing.

The position may require travel up to 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. The role is not safety sensitive and does not require a security clearance. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Compensation ranges are $64,600–$79,800 for Experienced Level 3 and $102,850–$127,050 for Senior Level 4, based on qualifications and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Variable compensation opportunities are also mentioned.

Requirements

• Level 3: At least 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs; experience with complex programs is preferred.
• Level 3: Strong cost and price analysis and negotiation skills, with documented negotiation wins and cost avoidance or savings results.
• Level 3: Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle, Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, and experience preparing procurement metrics and supplier scorecards.
• Level 3: Ability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder procurements and meet aggressive schedule and cost targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present negotiation rationale, risks, and recommendations to program leads and senior management.
• Level 4: At least 10 years of procurement experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship responsibilities.
• Level 4: Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience with TINA, FAR/DFARS clauses, certified cost or pricing data, and government audit processes.
• Level 4: Proven record of independently managing complex procurements and providing technical oversight to others.
• Level 4: Strong cost and price analysis, negotiation, and contract strategy skills with documented cost avoidance, savings, or risk-mitigation results.
• Level 4: Experience developing and delivering training content and coaching procurement staff, with demonstrated success improving team performance metrics.
• Level 4: Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle, advanced Microsoft Excel, and procurement analytics tools.
• Ability to present to senior leadership and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not available.
• Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred for Level 3.
• More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Experienced Level 3.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for Level 4.
• More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Senior Level 4.
• Typically, 6 or more years of related work experience or relevant military experience for Experienced Level 3; an advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• Typically, 10 or more years of related work experience or relevant military experience for Senior Level 4; an advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience on complex programs is preferred for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages, including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• Conduct cost and price analyses, develop negotiation positions, and document rationale and results for compliance and audit requirements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms to achieve value while mitigating supplier, schedule, quality, warranty, intellectual property, and indemnity risks.
• Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, reviews, corrective actions, and escalations.
• Coordinate complex procurements across engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management.
• Prepare and maintain negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, statements of work, change orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Identify sourcing strategies, alternative suppliers, and risk mitigation plans such as dual sourcing, safety stock, and long-lead buys.
• Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to junior procurement staff; review complex actions and support training and escalation.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement processes, cycle time, data quality, and supplier performance.
• Provide oversight for complex procurement packages, including certified cost or pricing data coordination, evaluation, negotiation strategy, award, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs; support certified cost or pricing data submissions, audit responses, and government inquiries.
• Design and deliver procurement training and coach procurement agents through formal training and on-the-job guidance.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, templates, and best practices to improve consistency, auditability, and reduce rework.
• Lead or support commercial and government negotiations, set negotiation strategy, review positions, and participate in high-risk discussions.
• Oversee supplier performance and risk-management strategies, including corrective actions and supplier development or transition plans.
• Act as the escalation point for non-routine or high-impact procurement issues and present options and recommendations to leadership.
• Integrate program, customer, product, and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies.
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements; interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.
• Manage or oversee supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance.
• Initiate and execute supplier improvement activities and incorporate results into contracting strategies.
• Consult with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues and lead supplier performance teams in developing strategic solutions.
• Participate in supply-chain process improvement teams and identify opportunities to integrate improvements into supplier contract strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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