Raw Materials Procurement Agent

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Raw Materials Procurement Agent supports Spirit AeroSystems’ Commercial Business Units, which design and build commercial aerostructures. The role is part of the Raw Material Commodity Purchasing Team, which procures metallic and non-metallic materials and services from suppliers worldwide. Procurement Agents support the purchased-component life cycle, including identifying requirements, sourcing, placing orders, and coordinating receipt and delivery.

The position synchronizes the supply chain to procure raw materials and services, ensuring quality materials are delivered to the right place at the right time. It involves managing supplier activities and company commitments, developing and evaluating requests for quotations, coordinating post-award supplier activities, overseeing inventory and purchase orders, and working with customers and suppliers to optimize supply-chain planning. The role is union-represented.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a supply-chain role, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project-management and strong data-analysis skills.
• Ability and drive to lead organizational changes, with energy and adaptability.
• Relationship-driven approach, with skill in cultivating strategic partnerships and using influence to achieve business goals.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize the supply chain to procure metallic and/or non-metallic raw materials and services.
• Act as an authorized company agent managing supplier-related activities and committing company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develop requests for quotations, analyze supplier responses, and manage post-award supplier activities.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply-chain planning.
• Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and reach optimal solutions.
• Demonstrate Boeing values and behaviors in professional interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential eligibility for a $5,000 State of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

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