First Line Procurement Agent Manager

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a First Line Procurement Agent Manager (Level K) to join our Systems Contracts team in Everett, Washington!
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Supply Chain Contracts Procurement team is looking for a First Line Procurement Agent Manager in Systems Contracts in Everett, WA.
The Systems Contracts Procurement Agent Manager will lead a team supporting Supply Chain by implementing high visibility supply chain focused projects, developing, and executing integrated organizational plans and solutions to enable business objectives.
This role requires partnership with Leaders across the BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplane) Supply Chain team. This position will discover new opportunities and solutions for business problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to improve systems, business policies, processes, and efficiencies to operate as One Boeing Supply Chain.
We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable encouraging work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, which drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to develop and build balanced and mutually beneficial work relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Processes
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams
• 3+ years of experience with contract preparation and negotiation
• Must be willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in managing Supplier Relationships
• 3+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role

• Manages Procurement Agent employees performing activities related to committing company resources to purchase goods and services, developing supplier strategies, and development of contracts.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools.
• Leads, develops, and motivates employees.