Mid-Level Procurement Agent

at  Boeing

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Procurement Agent to join our Supply Chain team to support multiple Missile and Weapons Systems (MWS) development and production programs in Huntsville, Alabama.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Management/ Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer.
• 3+ years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes.
• 3+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions.
• 3+byears of experience with various contract types for example: Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus type Government contracts, etc.
• 3+ years of experience working on government proposals, to include Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliant proposals.
• Experience in executing Build-to–print and service purchase contracts.

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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.).

• 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.
• Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies.