Entry or Associate Procurement Agent - Long Beach, CA

MSCCN; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Global Services is seeking an Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agent to join the Supplier Management team in Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. You will support aftermarket procurement activities in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing within the supply chain.

The role acts as an authorized agent responsible for supplier-related activities and contracts, including sourcing, negotiating, and documenting agreements to help meet program goals and drive supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain roles.
• Proficiency with procurement processes.
• Experience supporting supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize a high volume of supplier purchase orders and contracts.
• Oversee source selection for parts and services.
• Prepare, negotiate, and document RFPs and supplier contracts.
• Support proposals with supplier cost and lead time data.
• Gather data for supplier performance evaluations.
• Manage supplier performance and enforce contract terms.
• Initiate supplier improvement activities aligned with program goals.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional risk and issue management.
• Coach and train junior team members.
• Understand and apply company policies and regulations.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Global Services organization has a unique and exciting opportunity for Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agents to join the Supplier Management team located in Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. 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.

This position acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively manages priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts
• Oversee source selection for parts and services
• Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures
• Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities
• Gather data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability
• Manages supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions
• Initiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategies
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies
• Communicates across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunities
• Coach, mentor, and train junior team members
• Possess complete understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations; Possess complete knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Experience working in Supply Chain
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline and/or
• 2+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer is highly desired
• Experience in proposing, negotiating, and executing contracts and/or subcontracts is desired
• Experience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance is desired
• Experience with Project Management is desired

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 1: $62,900 - $85,100
• Level 2: $74,800 - $101,200

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