Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Boeing•Seattle, WA

11d

About The Position

Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services is looking for an Experienced Procurement Agent (Level 3) to join our team in Seattle, WA. Position Summary: Sources and purchases aerospace parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies. Conduct market analysis and implement long-term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements. Use business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements. Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary. Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management Work closely with the Sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine best course of action. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issues. Prepare and negotiate packages with suppliers to drive increased savings opportunities. Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities. Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables. Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics. Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement. Trains other team members

Requirements

4 to 6 years of related work experience
4 years of experience with basic ERP system functionality such as Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and/or Procurement to Pay (PTP)
4 years of experience years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Experience in negotiating

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study
APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
4+ years of experience with cost proposal preparation on government contracts.
Experience working in a distribution business environment
Experience in commodity / product knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple competing priorities

Responsibilities

Sources and purchases aerospace parts
Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records
Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies
Conduct market analysis and implement long-term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements
Use business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements
Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary
Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management
Work closely with the Sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine best course of action
Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution
Collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action
Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue
Prepare and negotiate packages with suppliers to drive increased savings opportunities
Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities
Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details
Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables
Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics
Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement
Trains other team members