Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Supply Chain Procurement Agent

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 73,050 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace supplier in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a skilled professional to manage supplier-related activities within their Defense Business Unit. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a supply chain role, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position offers a competitive pay range of $73,050 - $112,000 and potential eligibility for Kansas tax credit.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably within aerospace or manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A Security Clearance is preferred but not required to start.

Responsibilities

• Manage all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers for new business.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage supplier activities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study preferred
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
• High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
• A Security Clearance is preferred but is not required to start employment; however candidate must meet the criteria to apply for one if necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong data analysis skills are a plus
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes is advantageous
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.