Procurement Agent; Level

Procurement Agent (Multiple Level)

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Experienced Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Level 2 or 3 Procurement Agent is an experienced procurement professional who manages mid-complexity purchasing activities for the OKC site. This role supports tactical sourcing, supplier performance, while ensuring compliance with Boeing policies.

The Level 2 or 3 works independently and partners across functions to drive timely, cost-effective supply solutions.

• Execute and manage end-to-end procurement activities for mid-complexity goods and services, including requisition review, sourcing, purchase order creation, and contract compliance.
• Assess supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and make recommendations to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and improve service.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead corrective actions for recurring issues, and coordinate with quality, engineering, and planning to resolve technical or delivery problems.
• Serve as an escalation point for Level 1 procurement issues; provide guidance and coaching to junior procurement staff.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline procurement workflows, and reduce cycle times
• Support supplier selection/onboarding for new or replacement suppliers consistent with sourcing strategies and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, ensure data quality in ERP systems, and prepare routine procurement metrics and status reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and site safety requirements.

The Level 3 Procurement Agent is a senior, independent procurement professional responsible for managing complex procurement packages for the E7 program, including both Commercial and government-subject efforts (TINA/FAR). This role leads end-to-end sourcing for medium-to-high complexity buys, performs cost/price analysis, negotiates contractual terms, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners cross-functionally to deliver schedule and cost objectives. The PA acts with a high degree of autonomy, mentors junior staff, and drives continuous improvement across procurement processes.

• Lead full life cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• Execute government-subject procurements in accordance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and applicable customer flow-downs: prepare/coordinate certified cost or pricing data, support audits, and respond to government inquiries.
• Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity).
• Manage suppliers for performance, risk mitigation, and corrective action: lead supplier performance reviews, develop corrective action plans, and escalate unresolved technical or quality issues to program leadership.
• Serve as the primary procurement lead for cross-functional complex procurements; coordinate engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management to align requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability.
• Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys).
• Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1–2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected…