Associate Procurement Agent

Associate Procurement Agent

Boeing Global Services (BGS) Distribution Business is looking for an Associate Procurement Agent (Level 2) to join our team in Hialeah, FL.

The ideal candidate integrates program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies. Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management. Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance. Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
• Oversee source selection for parts and services
• Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures
• Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier costs and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities
• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability
• Manage supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions
• Initiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategies
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies
• Communicate across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
• Lead special projects to execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach, mentor, and train junior team members
• Possess complete understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations; Possess complete knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 3+ total years of related experience
• 2+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
• 1+ years of experience with basic ERP system functionality such as Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and/or Procurement to Pay (PTP)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts
• Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred – Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study
• 4+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer
• APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Experience working in a distribution business environment
• Experience in commodity / product knowledge
• Experience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance

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.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Credit Check: This position will require a credit check

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 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $58,000 - $82,000