Experienced / Senior AvionX Procurement Agent (Commercial)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000432409

Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Location:

USA - Dallas, TX, USA - Everett, WA, USA - Seattle, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the AvionX Commercial Team as an Experienced / Senior Procurement Agent (Level 3 / Level 4) at either our Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; or Dallas, TX site.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity. The successful candidate will support all supply chain procurement activities in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization.

As an integral member of a Boeing AvionX-Commercial project/program team you will function as a combi-procurement agent for green/blue/red label equipment (hardware and sometimes software). You will be responsible for the contracting and operations activities handling all aspects of the supply chain lifecycle, from “womb to tomb”, inclusive of the development activity at the supplier. This position requires candidates to understand processes and compliance, yet have the ability to think outside of the box to find creative solutions to contracting challenges that both protect the enterprise and enable the business. The contracting responsibilities include those in support of development, qualification and production. Position is highly integrated and has frequent coordination with the AvionX Program Engineering Teams with regard to scheduling and managing procurement schedule and cost. Responsibilities also include contract preparation, negotiation (e.g. pricing, terms and conditions), risk, issues and opportunities (ROI) assessments, as well as execution and management of the contractual and binding agreements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilization of the development gated process, progressing through SRR, PDR and CDR prior to qualification and certification of the LRU

• Supply chain operations activities, inclusive of technical meeting coordination between AvionX Program/Engineering and the supplier, ensuring supplier commitments are attained, coordination of supplier deliveries to the AvionX Integration Site, line of balance management, etc.

• Heavy coordination and communication with the AvionX production operations team

• Consulting with executive leadership to integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies

• Last-time buy obsolescence management and contracting activities

• Create and maintain pro forma documents in alignment with program tenets and objectives.

• Analyzing supplier proposals

• Provide contract terms and conditions negotiation support; including internal and external executive engagements.

• Facilitating project teams through supplier identification, scoring, selection, pricing and contract terms

• Provide guidance and support on contractual enforcement.

• Develop procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and execute negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements.

• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions.

• Integrate program, customer, product, and in-service strategies into negotiation and contracting strategies.

• Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.

• Initiate and execute supplier improvement activities, inclusive of Value Engineering, and integrate results into contracting strategies.

• Proactively communicate with the leadership team, peers, and customers. This may include the preparation and presentation of the business vision, supplier strategies, affordability targets, program/project status, etc.

• Establish partnerships and relationships across various business units with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and peers.

• Ability to present to and communicate with executive leadership

• Adhere and execute to affordability and financial goals and objectives

This position is hybrid. This means that 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.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 3 + of experience demonstrating exceptional business, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• 3+ years of professional experience do you have negotiating commercial or legal terms and conditions in a contract and administering commercial contracts

• 3+ years of experience do you have in a supply chain or procurement related role (e.g. finance, compliance, contracts)

• 3+ years building and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

• 3+ years of experience working with supply chain management software (ERP, MRP, Epicor SCM or Oracle SCM, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• 5 + of experience demonstrating exceptional business, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• 5+ years of professional experience do you have negotiating commercial or legal terms and conditions in a contract and administering commercial contracts

• 5+ years of experience do you have in a supply chain or procurement related role (e.g. finance, compliance, contracts)

• 5+ years building and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

• 5+ years of experience working with supply chain management software (ERP, MRP, Epicor SCM or Oracle SCM, etc.)

• Domestic and international travel as needed

• Bachelors or higher

Typical Education & Experience (Experienced):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

Typical Education & Experience (Senior):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

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

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (Experienced): $ 74,800- $108,100

Summary pay range (Senior): $95,200 - $ 138,000

Applications for this position will be accepted through 8/01/2024.

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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 - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

HAACI3 (H12)

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