Boeing · 15 hours ago
Entry Procurement Agent (Buyer)
USA - Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$63K/yr - $85K/yr
0+ years expThe Boeing Company is seeking an Entry Procurement Agent for their Seattle, WA facility. The role involves assisting with demand and supply analysis, supporting sourcing strategies, and managing supplier performance evaluations to ensure effective procurement processes.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies
Conduct 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 Sales Department on customer requests and requirements to determine investment strategy
Collaborate with Quality Department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issue
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
Lead projects of high strategic importance to the organization assigned by senior management
Evaluates potential bid opportunities to determine sourcing strategy and project scope
Work cross-functionally with Sales to establish realistic timelines and expectations with customer
Coordinate with global commodity teams to ensure alignment between sourcing and commodity strategy
Manage projects from kick-off through cost validation
Monitor supply base workload to ensure timely submission of critical projects
Identify new and alternate sources which expand organizational product lines and cost reduction opportunities
Provide project updates ensuring compliance with established timelines
Negotiate bid submissions with supply base to ensure bid competitiveness
Negotiate extended quotation validity terms with supply base to facilitate award implementation
Lead cross functional communications providing project status and escalating issues to appropriate decision makers
Manage cost data for assigned projects
Lead training and standardization efforts within team to drive efficiencies
Qualification
Required
0 to 2 of related work experience
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Detail-oriented
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
3+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain processes
3+ years of experience in Data Analysis
Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions
Communication skills and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role
Experience with Supplier Management
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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