Associate Procurement Agent

Job ID 00000290844 Date posted 12/06/2021 Location Huntsville, Alabama CompanyJob DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Procurement Agent to join our Supply Chain Purchasing Team in Huntsville, AL.Position Responsibilities:* Negotiate and contract for products, services and technologies.* Engage myriad stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.* Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions, prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements with Boeing suppliers.* Optimize execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand and manage supplier / subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.* Mitigate risks and issues and initiate supplier improvement activities and provide results for integration into contracting strategies.* Review data from multiple business systems.* Validate and adjust quantity, schedule, inventory balances, order policy and compliance. Interfaces with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.* Conduct source selections, negotiates and documents purchase contracts and agreements within procurement commitment authority.* Gathers performance data to monitor supplier capability, capacity and business health.* Monitors supplier performance to contract.* Support supplier performance reviews.* Transmit technical data and business communications.* Learn import and export policies and procedures.* Process proprietary information agreements to ensure data protection.This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at the listed location.This position is for 1st shift.This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):* Bachelor’s degree or higher.* More than 1 year of experience in Supplier Management/ Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):* Experience in supplier management or supply chain management.* Experience working with suppliers or vendors.* Experience in a team-based environment.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.)Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.Travel:Position may require travel up to 5% of the time.Drug Free Workplace:Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.Vaccination Requirements:Boeing is implementing new requirements for employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation based on local legislation in several countries including U.S.-based employees. Please refer here for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements, and timelines based on location.Equal Opportunity Employer:Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Experience LevelIndividual ContributorContingent Upon Program AwardNo, this position is not contingent upon program awardScheduleFull timeShow MoreLessApply Now Save JobRemove from Saved Jobs