Procurement Manager

Boeing; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Auburn, WA is seeking a First Line Procurement Manager to lead the Secondary Structures Contracts team. You will manage Contract procurement agents, interface with engineering, finance, quality, and operations, and supervise supplier relationships for around 30 suppliers.

The role emphasizes leadership, negotiation, and contract management, with on-site work and compliance, including COI and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement contracting.
• 5+ years of experience establishing relationships and maintaining strong on-going communication with customers, suppliers and/or vendors.
• 5+ years of experience in negotiation and contracting processes.
• Must have at least one year of leadership role experience or completed Boeing leadership training.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages Procurement Agent staff in buying goods and services and developing supplier contracts.
• Develops project plans, implements policies, and sets operational goals.
• Secures resources, guides suppliers, and drives process improvements.
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Oversees negotiation processes and related tools.
• Leads and develops the procurement team.

Skills

Supplier Management

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Contracting

Leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Procurement Manager Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a First Line Procurement Manager to join our Secondary Structures Contracts team in Auburn, Washington. The Procurement Manager will directly manage Contract procurement agents in a team environment and have interfacing relationships with engineering, finance, quality and operations. You will also regularly interface with existing and potentially new suppliers. You will ensure your team established and maintains supply contracts for approximately 30 secondary structures supplier which produce sheet metal, machined parts and assemblies, and composites. In addition, you will support and manage BCA’s Community Manufacturing Program, which supports local non-profit suppliers with unique mission statements that support our local communities. This role will lead all procurement activities and keep the business operations running efficiently by leading their team. The ideal candidate will ensure all items and services are accurately acquired, so that projects and processes can proceed efficiently and optimally to drive the overall success of the company. They will simultaneously lead multiple contracting activities while partnering with internal customers to ensure a One Boeing approach! We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable encouraging work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, which drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to develop and build balanced and mutually beneficial work relationships. Our team is currently hiring for a Level K First Line Procurement Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages Procurement Agent employees performing activities related to committing company resources to purchase goods and services, developing supplier strategies, development of bid packages, proposal analysis, and development of contracts.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.
• Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete this assessment will remove you from consideration.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• 5+ years of experience within Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement contracting
• 5+ years of experience establishing relationships and maintaining strong on-going communication with customers, suppliers and/or vendors
• 5+ years of experience in negotiation and contracting processes
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing teams and projects

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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

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. Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (Level K): Location: Auburn, WA: $122,400 - $150,500

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

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