Entry Level Procurement Agent

at  Boeing

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Boeing is looking for a Procurement Agent (Level 1) for our Dallas, TX facility. The Procurement Agent will be an integral member of the Boeing Government Repairs Procurement team. Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance. Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements. Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues. Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities. Participates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE)

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience working in fast paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Experience working both independently and in team environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes.

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 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.).

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Responsible for researching, sourcing, evaluating and processing orders to purchase services, supplies and equipment based on price, service, quality and warranty to meet customer needs.
• Performs continuous review and analysis of demand and supply, optimizing execution of the supply chain while balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.
• Prepares and executes proprietary information agreements.
• Supports sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements.