Entry or Associate Procurement Agent

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Find your future with us.The Boeing Global Services organization has a unique and exciting opportunity for Entry Level or Associate Procurement Agents to join the Supplier Management team located in Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will support procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization.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.Position Responsibilities:Effectively manages priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contractsOversee source selection for parts and servicesManage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing proceduresSupport Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunitiesGather data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stabilityManages supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditionsInitiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategiesCommunicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategiesCommunicates across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage risks, issues and opportunitiesCoach, mentor, and train junior team membersPossess complete understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations; Possess complete knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulationsAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Experience working in Supply ChainExperience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Etc.)Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline and/or2+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer is highly desiredExperience in proposing, negotiating, and executing contracts and/or subcontracts is desiredExperience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance is desiredExperience with Project Management is desiredDrug 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 & Pay Transparency: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.Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range:Level 1: $62,900 - $85,100Level 2: $74,800 - $101,200Export Control Requirements:This is not an Export Control position.RelocationRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Visa SponsorshipEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.ShiftThis position is for 1st shift