Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

17h

About The Position

The Mid-Level Supply Chain Procurement Agent role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, within Spirit’s Defense Business Unit. Spirit Defense supplies the defense and space marketplace, providing engineering, rapid prototyping, technologies, and support. The agent manages supplier-related activities and may commit company resources through contracts and agreements. The position also supports supply chain planning, program change management, affordability analysis, estimating, and financial activities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required for these government requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of or experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as an authorized company agent, managing supplier-related activities and committing company resources through contracts and agreements.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers and establish expectations for new business.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier responses, negotiate and award contracts, and manage post-award supplier activities.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Maintain supplier profiles and required documentation after contract award.
• Manage inventory levels, simulation, modeling, forecasting data, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize supply chain planning.
• Incorporate customer and supplier planning decisions to reduce material and product variability and develop optimal solutions.
• Communicate and track program changes flowed down by the prime contractor or company.
• Represent and support Integrated Product Teams.
• Support change management.
• Track affordability and trade studies.
• Perform Bases of Estimate (BOE) and estimating tasks.
• Support profit and loss (P&L) activities.
• Make decisions in complex problem-solving situations.

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 and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eligible employees joining the Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 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