Lead Procurement Agent

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000438602

Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Location:

USA - Hazelwood, MO, USA - Huntington Beach, CA, USA - Mesa, AZ, USA - North Charleston, SC, USA - Portland, OR, USA - Tukwila, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Research, Development & Innovation (RDI), a division of Indirect Supply Chain, is seeking a Mid-Level or Lead Procurement Agent to join our team located in Huntington Beach, CA; North Charleston, SC; Portland, OR; Tukwila, WA; Hazelwood, MO or Mesa, AZ.

You will play a crucial role in supporting Boeing's University Partnership Program, collaborating with top global universities on research and development to build the future of Boeing. You will be responsible for establishing and managing research and development (R&D) collaboration agreements with selected universities, aligning to Boeing’s business strategy and objectives, and securing the best value for The Boeing Company.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive cutting edge research by developing and executing on source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies that support the program objectives. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Execute Master Research Agreements (MRA), collaboration agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, and other contract types as required
• Analyze pricing proposals and cost estimates to determine fairness, reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness
• Negotiate contract pricing and terms and conditions to maximize value
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supplier performance, contract terms, and delivery schedules
• Participate in supply chain process improvement teams and identify improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies
• Develop and execute company strategic business goals and objectives
• Consult on proposal analyses and development of negotiation strategies
• Embrace a lean mindset and identify efficiencies that can be implemented
• Train and mentor junior team members

This position is hybrid. This means the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• 5+ years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance
• 5+ years of experience in proposal development
• 5+ years of experience working with universities or other public research organizations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of work experience in a research and development focused role
• Experience working within a globally dispersed team
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 20% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $95,200-$138,000

Applications for this position will be accepted through 9/18/2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

HAACI4 (H13)

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