Associate Procurement Agent

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Agent to synchronize the supply chain for metallic and non-metallic parts, interfacing with customers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality components.

The role manages supplier relations, RFQ development, buy orders, and inventory planning while driving process improvements aligned with Boeing values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Project management and strong data analysis skills.
• Dynamic change agent with the drive, energy, and adaptability to lead organizational changes.
• Relationship-driven professional skilled at cultivating strategic partnerships and leveraging influence to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develops requests for quotations, analyzes supplier responses, and manages post award supplier activities.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.
• Demonstrate the Boeing values and behaviors in all professional interactions.

Skills

Supply chain coordination

Supplier management

MS Office proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Spirit AeroSystems’ Contracts Team is responsible for the procurement of aerospace parts to support multiple Boeing programs. The company has contracts and agreements in place with top-tier suppliers across the globe. Procurement Agents have responsibility for various pieces of the purchased component life cycle including requirement identification, sourcing, order placement and receipt/delivery. Our culture is truly a Team environment recognizing it takes the talent and work of peers and other organizations to execute.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain to procure metallic and/or non-metallic parts and services for the company. Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality parts are delivered to the right place at the right time.

Performs part or all the following:

• Act as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develops requests for quotations, analyzes supplier responses, and manages post award supplier activities.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.
• Demonstrate the Boeing values and behaviors in all professional interactions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Project management and strong data analysis skills
• Dynamic change agent with the drive, energy, and adaptability to successfully lead organizational changes
• Relationship-driven professional skilled at cultivating strategic partnerships and leveraging influence to achieve business goals

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiarity with MRP systems (SAP experience strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience); an MBA is plus

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

We also provide 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 2): $54,550 - $83,650

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.