Boeing · 1 day ago
Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer)
USA - Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expThe Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Procurement Agent to join their team in Seattle, WA. The role involves sourcing and purchasing aerospace parts, conducting market analysis, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring cost-effective procurement that aligns with business strategies.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both 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
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