Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent

at  Boeing

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Mesa, AZ, Ridley Park, PA, Hazelwood, Berkeley, MO, or Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities - Experienced Level 4:

• 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.

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 5:

• Develops procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements.
• Develops and executes company strategic business goals and objectives.
• Consults on proposal analyses and development of negotiation strategies.
• Formalizes procurement requirements with customers and leads the supplier negotiation process.
• Prepares and executes negotiated documents.
• Ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manages contract terminations.
• Develops organization and company improvement plan

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• More than 5 years of experience in Supplier Management/ Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer.
• More than 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.
• More than 5 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experienced Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior Level 5: More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• More than 8 years of experience negotiating directly with suppliers.
• More than 8 years of experience and/or training with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
• More than 5 years of experience leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts.
• More than 5 years of experience with various contract types for example: Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus type Government contracts, etc.

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experienced Level 4: Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.
Senior Level 5: Typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Position Responsibilities - Experienced Level 4:

• 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

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 5:

• Develops procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements.
• Develops and executes company strategic business goals and objectives.
• Consults on proposal analyses and development of negotiation strategies.
• Formalizes procurement requirements with customers and leads the supplier negotiation process.
• Prepares and executes negotiated documents.
• Ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manages contract terminations.
• Develops organization and company improvement pla