Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agent

Entry Level Or Associate Procurement Agent

The Boeing Global Services (BGS) organization has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Procurement Agent (Entry-Level, or Associate) to join the Supplier Management team located in Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. We are looking for a detail-oriented problem-solver who can support procurement activities in a fast-paced environment. Be a part of meaningful change, as we examine and evolve our procurement processes, strategic understanding of our extended supply chain along with the risks and issues within our supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of technical knowledge, analytical experience and supply chain experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Issue POs in a timely manner
• Communicates and follows up with suppliers on order status
• Coordinates with suppliers and process PO changes
• Resolves Griefs and NCRs
• Interpret contract terms and conditions
• Unitize metrics and dashboard to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, delivery requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Develops, documents and implements process changes in support of company goals
• Identifies and implements improvements to streamline process flows
• Possess general understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations;
  Possess general knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Experience working with a procurement system
• Experience in working with suppliers and vendors
• Available to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with ERPLN
• Experience of strategic sourcing objectives including supply base optimization, enterprise leveraging, supplier performance improvement and business considerations to develop the company's supplier base.
• Experience building and using industry knowledge for planning and performance accomplishment. This includes knowledge of competition and strategic partners.
• Experience in project leadership/management, supporting, leading, and delegation the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Experience leading complex opportunity capture and problem solving
• Bachelor's degree or higher

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:

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