Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the AvionX Commercial team as an Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent (Level 3 of 4) at our Everett, WA or Seattle, WA site

This is a unique and exciting opportunity. The successful candidate will support all supply chain procurement activities in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization.

As an integral member of a Boeing AvionX-Commercial project/program team you will function as a combi-procurement agent for green/blue/red label equipment (hardware and sometimes software). You will be responsible for the contracting and operations activities handling all aspects of the supply chain lifecycle, from “womb to tomb”, inclusive of the development activity at the supplier. This position requires candidates to understand processes and compliance, yet have the ability to think outside of the box to find creative solutions to contracting challenges that both protect the enterprise and enable the business. The contracting responsibilities include those in support of development, qualification and production. Position is highly integrated and has frequent coordination with the AvionX Program Engineering Teams with regard to scheduling and managing procurement schedule and cost. Responsibilities also include contract preparation, negotiation (e.g. pricing, terms and conditions), risk, issues and opportunities (ROI) assessments, as well as execution and management of the contractual and binding agreements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilization of the development gated process
• Supply chain operations activities, inclusive of technical meeting coordination between AvionX and the supplier, ensuring supplier commitments are attained, coordination of supplier deliveries to the AvionX Integration Site, line of balance management, etc.
• Heavy coordination and communication with the AvionX production operations team
• Consulting with executive leadership to integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
• Last-time buy obsolescence management and contracting activities
• Create and maintain pro forma documents in alignment with program tenets and objectives.
• Analyzing supplier proposals
• Provide contract terms and conditions negotiation support; including internal and external executive engagements.
• Facilitating project teams through supplier identification, scoring, selection, pricing and contract terms
• Provide guidance and support on contractual enforcement.
• Develop procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and execute negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions.
• Integrate program, customer, product, and in-service strategies into negotiation and contracting strategies.
• Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.
• Initiate and execute supplier improvement activities, inclusive of Value Engineering, and integrate results into contracting strategies.
• Proactively communicate with the leadership team, peers, and customers. This may include the preparation and presentation of the business vision, supplier strategies, affordability targets, program/project status, etc.
• Maintain and build partnerships and relationships across various business units with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and peers.
• Ability to present to and communicate with executive leadership
• Adhere and execute to affordability and financial goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes
• 3 + years of experience leading projects from contract award through system requirements review, preliminary design review, critical design review, parts procurement, installation, testing, and delivery
• 3+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.
• 3+ years of experience working with senior leaders/executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives
• Domestic and international travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 + of experience demonstrating exceptional business, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• 5 + years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes
• 5 + years of experience leading projects from contract award through system requirements review, preliminary design review, critical design review, parts procurement, installation, testing, and delivery
• 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.
• 5+ years of experience working with senior leaders/executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives
• Domestic and international travel as needed

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 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: Level 3 - $79,900 - $108,100

Level 4 - $102,000 - $138,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 18, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.