Contracts Procurement Agent – Entry-level, Associate or Professional

at  Boeing

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Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. is on the lookout for a dynamic Contracts Procurement Agent – whether you’re just starting out in your career, have some experience under your belt, or are a seasoned professional. In this role, you will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager for Contracts and Strategy.
Based out of the Winnipeg, Manitoba office, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to driving excellence in our Supply Chain Department. As a Contracts Procurement Agent, you will play a crucial role in managing contracts and procurement processes, ensuring the smooth flow of operations and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of professionals, collaborating on projects that have a direct impact on our business. You will have the chance to contribute your expertise and ideas, while also gaining valuable experience and professional growth.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience in Supplier Management or equivalent education
• Able and willing to travel domestically and international as needed (up to 10-20% of the time)
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods
• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in supporting supplier contract negotiations
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP system

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Entry-level (Level 1): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. 4 years’ related work experience).
Associate (Level 2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+1 years’ related work experience, 7 years’ related work experience, etc.).
Professional (Level 3): 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.).

• Supports sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements.
• Communicates performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.
• Integrates program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management.
• Creates risk mitigation plans and monitors performance to those plans.
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with operations, finance, and engineering teams.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen by assessing supplier’s business and operational health.