Procurement Agent (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing•Chandler, AZ

3d•$58,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent (Associate or Experienced, Level 2 or Level 3) to join their team in Chandler, AZ. The role involves integrating program, customer, product, and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing and contract terms, managing risks, issues, and opportunities, overseeing supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery, and financial performance. The agent will also initiate and execute supplier improvement activities and integrate results into contracting strategies.

Requirements

3+ total years of related experience
2+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
1+ years of experience with basic ERP system functionality such as Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and/or Procurement to Pay (PTP)
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
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred – Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study
4+ total years of related experience
4+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer
APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
Experience working in a distribution business environment
Experience in commodity / product knowledge
Experience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance

Responsibilities

Effectively manage priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
Oversee source selection for parts and services
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