Experienced / Lead Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Experienced / Lead Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services is looking for an Experienced or Lead Procurement Agent (Level 3 / Level 4) to join our team in Hazelwood, MO

Position Summary:

Sources and purchases aerospace simulator & trainer services, purchased equipment, and major subcontracted efforts that are often Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) driven. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying services and products and to establish price objective. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Prepares bid packages .

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies.

• Conduct market analysis and implement long-term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements. Use business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements.

• Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary. Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management

• Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue.

• Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issues.

• Prepare and negotiate supplier packages to enhance savings opportunities while ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities.

• Collaborate with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate courses of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue.

• Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution.

• Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables. Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics.

• Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement. Trains other team members

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6+ years of related work experience

• 3+ years of negotiation experience

• Experience with basic ERP system functionality such as Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and/or Procurement to Pay (PTP)

• Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals

• Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders

• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities.

• Production and spares pricing and lead-time negotiations.

• Collaboration with other internal teams to gain process efficiencies and meet the needs of our internal and external customers’ requirements.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study

• Experience in Supply Chain Management.

• Experience in Program or Project Management

• Knowledge and experiencing in applying TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act)

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

• Experience utilizing interim financing solutions to support suppliers or contractors in managing cash-flow gaps during the project or contract lifestyle

• Leverage supervisory experience to lead teams effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a collaborative work environment.

• APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Ma