Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.
During the last 100 years, humans went from walking on Earth to walking on the moon. With each decade, aviation technology crossed another frontier and the world was changed. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, Boeing is inspiring the next century of explorers. Our Supplier Management employees support key initiatives to enable our growth in the services market. We are a team of fast-paced and enthusiastic procurement agents; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us, and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it.
The Boeing Global Services Modifications and Conversions team is at the forefront of commercial aircraft retrofit opportunities such as converting passenger airplanes into freighters, cabin interior upgrades, enhancing passenger experience with in-flight entertainment options, Wi-Fi installation, flight deck and avionics upgrades, and pretty much any customer requested change to the aircraft. This is a fast paced, collaborative business involving extensive coordination from customer requirements to supply base program management. The Supplier Management organization consists of Procurement Agents, Supply Base Managers, Supplier Program Managers, that all work together to ensure our external supply chain supports the various programs and project deliverables. This starts with evaluating proposals, estimating lead time, negotiating contracts, purchase order management through delivery to the warehouse or modification site, and overseeing all supplier related activities, interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in all aspects of Supplier Management including our policies and procedures as well as the systems and tools which we utilize to execute procurements on behalf of our customers. The Procurement Agent will be responsible to support development and expansion of an agile and responsive external supply base with rapid response lead times required to support the BGS business in a competitive and global market place. You will need strong business acumen, communication and problem solving skills to build and enhance relationships with stakeholders and key external suppliers. This position will also require a collaborative spirit as it will be responsible for cross team and cross functional alignment which is key to ensure overall success of audacious business goals and objectives for 2025.
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.
Responsibilities:
Will act as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility to commit company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services.
Will oversee all supplier related activities, interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions.
Manages supplier performance and relationships too ensure delivery and quality for parts in support of aircraft modification programs.
Coordinates with program counterparts, stakeholders, and Proposal Board to ensure customer requirements are met and strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
Will document procurement decisions, create contract correspondence and issue/administer contract changes.
Will ensure compliance with all relevant Boeing procedures and contract requirements.
Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions. Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
Manages Risk, Issues and Opportunities. Contributes to the improvement of existing processes, development and deployment of strategic supplier management and procurement strategies.
Required Skills:
Good knowledge of Procurement processes as well as demonstrated ability to engage with leadership successfully
Demonstrated skills in developing supplier strategies, problem solving, verbal and written communication and experience with leading team activities
Performs work with minimal direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
Experience in negotiating complex, high value contracts
Desired Skills and Experience:
Previous experience working in aviation/aerospace company
Knowledge of aircraft modifications/conversions
Ability to learn and execute computer-based procurement tools, including a strong knowledge of Windows tools i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
General Competencies
Technical Competencies
Important information regarding this requisition:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Applications for this position will be accepted through June 28, 2024
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
