Entry Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Entry Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Company:

Boeing Distribution, Inc.

Boeing Global Services, Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business is looking for an Entry Procurement Agent (Level 1) for our Miami, FL  facility. 

The Procurement Agent will source and purchase aerospace fasteners and parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. 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. May prepare bid packages.

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite at above mentioned location.

Position Responsibilities:

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

• Conduct 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

• Work closely with Sales Department on customer requests and requirements to determine investment strategy.

• Collaborate with Quality Department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve 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.

• Lead projects of high strategic importance to the organization assigned by senior management.

• Evaluates potential bid opportunities to determine sourcing strategy and project scope.

• Work cross-functionally with Sales to establish realistic timelines and expectations with customer.

• Coordinate with global commodity teams to ensure alignment between sourcing and commodity strategy.

• Manage projects from kick-off through cost validation.

• Monitor supply base workload to ensure timely submission of critical projects.

• Identify new and alternate sources which expand organizational product lines and cost reduction opportunities.

• Provide project updates ensuring compliance with established timelines.

• Negotiate bid submissions with supply base to ensure bid competitiveness.

• Negotiate extended quotation validity terms with supply base to facilitate award implementation.

• Lead cross functional communications providing project status and escalating issues to appropriate decision makers.

• Manage cost data for assigned projects.

• Lead training and standardization efforts within team to drive efficiencies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Experience in Supply Chain/Procurement

• Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions.

• Related work experience, relevant military experience, or advanced degree preferred, but not required.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications/Desired Skills (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

• Experience in a role requiring strategic planning (project/program management).

• Experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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