Procurement Agents (Entry Level or Associate)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking Procurement Agents (Entry Level or Associate) to join the Supplier Management team in Hazelwood, MO. The successful candidates will support procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization. These positions act as authorized agents of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes
• Experience leading supplier contract negotiations
• Experience in a role that required the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 2+ years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes
• 2+ years of experience leading supplier contract negotiations
• 2+ years of experience in a role that required the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• 2+ years of experience do you in proposal development, contract negotiations and/or contract execution with U.S. Government Customers
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  Typical Education/Experience:

• Effectively manage priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
• Oversee source selection for parts and services
• Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures
• Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities
• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability
• Manage supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions
• Initiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategies
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies
• Communicate across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
• Lead special projects to execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Possess general understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations
• Possess general knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations