Associate Procurement Agent

Associate Procurement Agent Company: The Boeing Company The  Boeing Global Services (BGS) Supplier Management Component Repair team is seeking an  Associate Procurement Agent (Level 2) to join our team in  Seattle, WA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul team as part of the Supplier Management Contracts & Program Management team.   Position Responsibilities: • The candidate must possess strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills. • Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders is required. • Supports the sourcing strategies, negotiations, and documentation of contracts and agreements. • Follows Boeing procurement processes to issue purchase orders to suppliers for parts and services. • Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities. • Supports pricing and lead-time negotiations for maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. • Collaboration with other internal teams to gain process efficiencies and meet the needs of our internal and external customers’ requirements.   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience) • 3+ total years of related experience • 2+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing • 1+ years of experience with basic ERP system functionality such as Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and/or Procurement to Pay (PTP) • Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word • Experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts • Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals   Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred – Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study • 4+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer • APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), • Experience working in a distribution business environment • Experience in commodity / product knowledge • Experience with strategic sourcing and managing supplier performance   Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .   Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.   Credit Check:  This position will require a credit check   Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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.   Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.    Summary pay range: $62,000 – $88,000 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this pos