Procurement Agent (BFE Support Agent)

Boeing Company; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm located in Camberley seeks a Buyer Furnished Equipment Support Agent to join their Supplier Management team. The successful candidate will engage in procurement for aftermarket goods and services, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and includes various responsibilities such as negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Paid Medical Plan

Short and Long Term Sickness pay

Life insurance

Learning Together Programme

Access to Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain policies and procedures.
• Experience in procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services.
• Ability to build and enhance relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate strategies into sourcing and negotiation.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Support execution of contractual documents.
• Manage supplier performance and quality.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Business acumen

Supplier Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Smartsheet

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join our Supplier Management and Procurement team located in Frimley, United Kingdom. This team supports multiple Boeing Global Services - Commercial (BGS-C) businesses in Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhauls in a fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of our Supply Chain including our policies and procedures as well as the systems and tools which we utilize to execute procurements on behalf of our customers. This candidate will also be responsible to support development and expansion of an agile and responsive supply base with rapid response lead times required to support the BGS business in a competitive and global market place. You will need strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills to build and enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and key external suppliers. Hybrid working is available for this position. This position acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility to support procurement activities for aftermarket Goods and Services for Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Modifications. Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) Support Agent to join the Supplier Management team. The successful candidate will support procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Integration with program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Supports execution of negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Provides support of risk, issues and opportunities management
• Provides support for development and execution of Quality and Delivery Improvement Plans.
• Supporting supplier performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance. Mitigates risks and issues
• Communicates supplier and organization performance plan risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders and support executive level meetings
• Supports supplier follow up activities in relation to demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and performance to schedule
• Provides support for supplier improvement activities/strategies
• Represents SM in meetings such as Program Reviews, ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI, Proposal Boards and other meetings
• Provides support to Program Management and other key stakeholders for managing/reporting of supplier performance
• Participates development and execution of company strategic business goals and objectives, procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements
• Ensures compliance with Boeing procedures and regulatory requirements as applicable
• Attending Integrated Project Team meetings
• Knowledge of supply chain processes as well as ability to engage with all stakeholders.
• Must possess skills in problem solving, verbal and written communication
• Ability to perform work with minimal direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.)

Desired Experience

• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and processes in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience working in aviation/aerospace company
• Knowledge of aircraft modifications/conversions
• Experience with Smartsheet

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, or related., Not Applicable

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives