Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer)

The Boeing Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Experienced Procurement Agent to join their team in Long Beach, CA. This role involves sourcing aerospace parts, conducting market analysis, and negotiating with suppliers. Candidates should have extensive experience in procurement and a strong understanding of aerospace compliance. The position requires onsite presence and offers a competitive salary range. Join a company committed to innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of related work experience.
• General knowledge of aerospace compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase aerospace fasteners and parts.
• Conduct market analysis and implement long term agreements.
• Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Boeing Global Services, Distribution Business is looking for an Experienced Procurement Agent (Level 3) to join our team in Chandler, AZ or Long Beach, CA

Position Summary:

Sources and purchases aerospace fasteners and parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies.

• Conduct market analysis and implement long term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements. Uses business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements.

• Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary. Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management

• Work closely with Sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine best course of action. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issue.

• Perform supply planning by evaluating inventory levels, safety stock, validating forecast, and selecting approved suppliers to determine investment strategy. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issues.

• Prepare and negotiate packages with suppliers to drive increased savings opportunities. Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities.

• Collaborate with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issue.

• Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution.

• Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables. Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics.

• Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement. Trains other team members

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options: Chandler, AZ or Long Beach, CA

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6 or more years of related work experience

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System experience

• General knowledge of aerospace compliance and regulations

• Advanced negotiation skills

• Advance Microsoft Excel skills and Microsoft Office experience

• Advanced commodity / product knowledge

• Experience with cost modeling / Cost driver structure

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study

• Experience working in a distribution business environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple competing priorities

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Summary pay range: $66,000 - $94,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 20, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.