Lead Procurement Agent (Level 5)

Lead Procurement Agent (Level 5)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Lead Procurement Agent (Level 5) to join our Seat Integration team in Everett, WA.

The selected candidate will be working in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the SC organization. This position is supplier and customer facing, and will be responsible for managing the relationship with external suppliers and project managing all aspects of their performance. This position may require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel. 

As an integral member of the SC Seat Integration team, the Procurement Agent will interface with external suppliers, airlines customers and internal organizations through their supply chain knowledge, with a focus on development programs, customer introductions, and seats certification. This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to efficiently and effectively achieve development program milestones. 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

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements.
• Develops and executes company strategic business goals and objectives.
• Ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Develops organization and company improvement plans.
• Lead complex development programs to support airline requests and airplane deliveries.
• Communicate performance expectations and Consults with external customers and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities.
• Initiate and implement supplier recovery and improvement activities and manage mitigation plans.
• Provide analysis, propose solutions and manage expectations for solutions to meet Customer and Airplane Program requirements as necessary.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 10+ years of experience working Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW)
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain processes 
• 10+ years of experience in cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships, and proficiency in written/verbal communication 
• 10+ years of experience interfacing with and presenting to senior and executive leadership 
• 10+ years of experience strategic thinking and leadership skills 
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent work or military experience 
• 5+ years managing supplier quality and delivery performance 
• 5+ years of experience working in Procurement and/or Contract Administration roles 
• 5+ years of experience with managing/inspecting buy furnished equipment (BFE)

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.

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 disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considera