Senior Contracts Procurement Agent

Senior Contracts Procurement Agent

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000401630

Date Posted:

2023-11-03

Location:

USA - Everett, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Senior Contracts Procurement Agent (Level 5) to join our BCA Supply Chain Contracts & Sourcing Primary Structures - North America team in Everett, Washington.

The selected individual will provide contracting knowledge including, but not limited to, negotiating and driving all aspects of Contracts & Sourcing in support of BCA programs. Primary duties include handling internal and external relationships with suppliers and internal partners, negotiating cost, terms & conditions, and adherence to affordability and financial goals and objectives. The individual will also maintain supplier contracts and statements of work within approved BCA Supply Chain policies and procedures. Some travel may be required for this position. (Approximately 10% domestic and/or international travel may be required).  

Position Responsibilities:   

• Mentors and serves as subject matter expert for the Primary Structures team on proforma, standard policies and procedures, contracting, and negotiation strategies.

• Collaborates and consults directly with executive leadership on management of supply base, negotiation strategies, and contract activities.

• Advises leadership based on supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.

• Drives negotiation teams on pricing and contract terms and conditions.

• Develops, integrates and performs negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements. 

• Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions.

• Subject Matter Expert on relationship management and contracting strategy.

• Drives coordination with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues.

• Drives supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities.

• Drives supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies.

• Owns complex procurement strategies.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The 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):

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management

• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Experience in a role that required strong written and oral communication skills 

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 12+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and performing complex contracts and subcontracts

• 12+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans

• 12+ years of experience developing proposals or contracts

• 10+ years of experience developing and mentoring to procurement process lifecycle  

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required. 

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a non-union represented position.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disabi