Associate Procurement Agent

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Associate Procurement Agent (L2) to help support the BGS Supplier Management - Critical Support Organization team in Dallas, TX. The selected candidate will support procurement activities supporting AOG and Customer Escalation emergent requirements. Duties include coordinating new request for quotes and PO placement for emergent requirements, supplier performance management and ensured delivery tracking, and special projects. This Position will work closely and need to communicate effectively with both the Boeing Supply Base and various internal Boeing stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 1+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain as a Procurement Agent (and/or related processes)
• 1+ years of experience in Procurement Data Analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience in a self-directed role
• 1+ years of working experience with SAP
• Project management experience
• Outstanding customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills (Communication skills and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role)
  Typical Education/Experience:
  Typically 3 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

• The candidate must possess strong business acumen, communication and problem solving skills
• Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders is required
• Assists with continuous review and analysis of demand and supply
• Supports the sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements
• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities
• Conducts spares pricing and lead-time negotiations
• Collaboration with other internal teams to gain process efficiencies and meet the needs of our internal and external customer requirements