Procurement Agent, Level 2/3

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Associate Procurement Agent (Level 2 or 3) to join our Supply Chain (SC) Interiors Operations team in Everett, WA or Renton, WA.

The Seat Integration Supply Chain Operations team is growing and looking for procurement leaders to work with suppliers and airlines around the world in developing, building, and delivering commercial airplane seating. Join a motivated team that works together to solve complicated supply chain problems and enable successful production delivery of aircraft seating. Successful Operations Procurement Agents are Boeing leaders interfacing both externally with Customers and Suppliers, as well as internally with our factories, Engineering, Quality and many other stakeholders. This position may require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.

The selected candidate will be working in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the SC organization. This position is supplier facing and will be responsible for managing the relationship with external suppliers and project managing all aspects of their performance.

As an integral member of the SC Seat Integration team, the Procurement Agent will work with external suppliers and internal organizations, with a focus on seats development programs, certification and customer introductions. This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to efficiently and effectively achieve development program milestones. The Statement of Work includes standard Supply Chain Management functions, data analysis, forecasting, supply and/or demand troubleshooting, and additional duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs continuous review and analysis of demand and supply.
• Prepares and executes proprietary information agreements.
• Supports sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements.
• Communicates performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.
• Work development programs to support airline requests and airplane deliveries.
• Manage supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Communicate performance expectations and metrics to our suppliers to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage supplier production readiness for entry into service.
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management.
• Consults with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Initiate and implement supplier recovery and improvement activities and manage mitigation plans.
• Gather and maintain data related to suppliers’ products portfolio.
• Partner with suppliers and internal Boeing organizations to develop recommendations on project based offerability of seats to airlines customers.
• Facilitate communication and early engagement with airline customers and suppliers to establish seats selection for new Programs.
• Perform system transactions, data entry, prepares and presents technical information as needed.
• Provide analysis, propose solutions and manage expectations for solutions to meet Customer and Airplane Program requirements as necessary.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in supply chain processes
• 1+ years of experience negotiations, proposals or contract evaluations 
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• 1+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain processes 
• 1+  years of experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 1+ years of experience with multi-tasking (i.e., handling daily work, urgent emerging issues, and phone call requests, etc.)
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher OR equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• 3+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans
• 3+ years of experience developing proposals or contracts
• 3+ years of experience working in Procurement and/or Contract Administration roles
• 3+ years of experience with project/program management
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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:

Level 2 - $79,000 - $92,000

Level 3 - $100,000- $116,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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