Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit Defense) seeks a supply chain professional to manage supplier relationships, contracts and post‑award activities. You will evaluate suppliers, develop RFQs/Proposals, and coordinate with internal customers to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery of aerospace components.

The role requires experience in inventory/forecasting and strong data analysis, with eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supply chain role in aerospace or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Act as an authorized agent managing supplier-related activities and contracts.
• Research, evaluate and set expectations for prospective suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Develop requests for quotations/proposals; analyze responses and awards.
• Interface with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Manage post-award supplier activities and supplier documentation.
• Manage inventory levels, forecasting data, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer demand to optimize total supply chain planning.
• Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce variability.
• Communicate and track program changes flowing down from Prime/Company.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team representation and Change Management.
• Support bases of estimate / estimating tasks and P&L activities.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Security clearance

Education

BS in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
• Research, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new business
• Build and maintain good relations with suppliers
• Handle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
• Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, 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
• Ability to communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/Company
• Integrated Product Team representation and support
• Change Management
• Tracking affordability/trade studies
• Performing BOE (Bases of estimate)/Estimating tasks
• Knowledge and support of P&L activities
• Ability to be decisive in complex problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong data analysis skills
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience

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: $73,050- $112,000

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements

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.

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.