Lead Procurement Agent

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

2d • $118,150 - $182,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Lead Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Everett, Washington. This position is for a BDS contracting lead to support reach back to Training and Compliance as far as reviewing over TINA RFQs and draft Purchase Orders. This role will be responsible for owning a complex work package with high program visibility. The existing team is early career procurement agents that need coaching/mentoring support from a procurement agent lead, to include both pre- and post-award contracts. This role will also support ad hoc and regularly scheduled training sessions with KC-46 procurement agents and addressing training gaps as they are identified. This lead role will also support and perform the below SOW: Recovery on Top Contracting Activity for current/future Lots and upcoming Program Extension efforts Accelerate recovery on supplier and program shortages and proactive mitigation IPT Focal for Internal Customer Support Ensuring timely PR placements and driving those ongoing metrics Burning down of delinquent NCR backlog and maintaining within established turnaround times Compliance, Mentoring & Training junior PAs and Analysts Experienced use of BDS procurement system and tools required This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position is for 1st shift.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management.
• More than 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.
• More than 5 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
• More than 5 years of experience and/or training with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• More than 5 years of experience in Supplier Management/ Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer
• More than 5 years of experience working on U.S. Department of Defense contracts

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Senior Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead Level 5: More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements
• Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions
• Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues
• Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities
• Participates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies
• Develops procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements
• Develops and executes company strategic business goals and objectives
• Consults on proposal analyses and development of negotiation strategies
• Formalizes procurement requirements with customers and leads the supplier negotiation process
• Prepares and executes negotiated documents
• Ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Manages contract terminations
• Develops organization and company improvement plans

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level