Procurement Agent

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.

Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology.

Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Boeing Defence UK Supply Chain team!

We are looking for dynamic and ambitious Procurement professionals to join the Boeing UK Digital Programme Supplier Management & Procurement Team.

The successful candidate will be a key interface for the Supplier Management and Procurement function acting as an authorised agent of the company with responsibility for managing all end-to-end supplier related activities and have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.

Please note: this role is subject to successful Contract Award.

This is an on-site based role, with flexibility for occasional remote working at the discretion of the management team.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Supplier management and procurement best practice ensuring compliance with associated Boeing processes
• Contribute to the overall Supply Chain solution development to meet customer product and in-service requirements
• Contribute to the supply chain architecture, support internal make buy strategies and work share decisions to best meet the customer needs
• Creation of the supply chain architecture strategy and support internal make buy strategies and workshare decisions to best meet the customer needs
• Support development of bid packages including supplier source selection and proposal evaluation (in compliance with the Boeing Enterprise Standard Gated Process)
• Establish flexible and innovative contracting strategies in line with agile practices
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions including software licence terms
• Prepare, review and implement negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including Proprietary Information Agreements
• Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management
• Support the management of supplier schedules, quality delivery and financial performance
• Initiates and completes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
• Provide strategic and transactional support to the purchase of goods and services where required
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with senior collaborators, peers and relevant functional areas
• Attendance as required at workshops, meetings, and supplier visits (including engagement with new/existing suppliers)

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and a creative problem solver with the ability to liaise and work alongside several functional subject areas to help develop and form the strategic supply chain approach to support the programme.

• Related work experience working within a Supply Chain Management/ Procurement related role ideally within Information Services category
• Experience and knowledge of Information Service contracts and software licence procurement and licencing models
• Experience with drafting and placement of Purchase Orders and management of suppliers
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail and consistent track record in leading multiple, contending priorities simultaneously
• Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance
• Interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to be successful in the role

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in Defence Industry and Information Systems
• 5+ years of experience in the related field
• CIPS – Level 4 or working towards.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.
• Inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.
• Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.
• Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)