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Job Location drjobs

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Entry Procurement Agent (Buyer)

Company:

Boeing Distribution Inc.

Boeing Global Services Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business is looking for an Entry Procurement Agent (Level 1) for our Wichita KS facility.

The Procurement Agent will source and purchase aerospace fasteners and parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals negotiates prices selects or recommends suppliers analyzes trends follows up orders placed verifies delivery approves payment and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages.

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite at above mentioned location.

Position 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 0- 2 of related work experience

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment

  • Experience with Microsoft Suite

  • Detail-oriented

  • Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications/Desired Skills (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors degree or higher

  • Experience in Supply Chain/Procurement

  • Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions

  • Experience in a role requiring strategic planning (project/program management)

  • Experience with supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

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 several 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: $40000 - $57000/Nonexempt hourly

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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