Procurement Agent (Procurement Agent-General)

Procurement Agent (Procurement Agent-General) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . The Level 3 or 4 Procurement Agent is a senior, independent procurement professional responsible for managing complex procurement packages for the E7 program, This role leads end-to-end sourcing for medium-to-high complexity buys, performs cost/price analysis, negotiates contractual terms, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners cross-functionally to deliver schedule and cost objectives. The PA acts with a high degree of autonomy, mentors junior staff, and drives continuous improvement across procurement processes. Key Responsibilities Level 3 Procurement Agent • Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout. • Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements. • Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity). • Manage suppliers for performance, risk mitigation, and corrective action: lead supplier performance reviews, develop corrective action plans, and escalate unresolved technical or quality issues to program leadership. • Serve as the primary procurement lead for cross-functional complex procurements; coordinate engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management to align requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria. • Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability. • Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys). • Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1–2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training. • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance. The Level 4 Procurement Agent is a senior procurement leader responsible for overseeing complex procurement portfolios for the E7 program while primarily focusing on team mentorship, training, and governance of procurement activities. This role provides expert guidance on government-subject (TINA/FAR/DFARS) and commercial procurements, ensures compliance and audit readiness, drives process standardization, and develops the capability of procurement team members through coaching, formal training, and operational oversight. The PA operates with significant autonomy, influences cross-functional stakeholders, and elevates team performance and program outcomes. Key Responsibilities Level 4 Procurement Agent • Provide technical and leadership oversight for complex procurement packages including solicitation strategy, certified cost or pricing data coordination, proposal evaluation, negotiation strategy, award, and contract closeout. • Ensure program compliance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs; lead preparation and review of certified cost or pricing data submissions, audit responses, and government inquiries. • Serve as a mentor and trainer for Level 1–3 procurement agents: design and deliver training curricula (e.g., cost/price analysis, negotiation, and TINA compliance), and conduct on-the-job coaching. • Establish and enforce procurement