Entry Level Procurement Agent (L1)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Entry Level Procurement Agent (L1) to join their Supplier Management and Ground Support Team (GSE) in Hazelwood, MO.  The successful candidates will support procurement activities for goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, problem solving, challenging opportunities, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization. These positions act as authorized agents of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage priorities for a high volume of supplier purchase orders/contracts

• Oversee source selection for parts and services

• Manage contractual documents and binding agreements including preparing, negotiating, executing, and documenting Request for Proposals (RFP), supplier contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing procedures

• Support Proposal Board activity including gathering supplier cost and lead time inputs to support customer proposals, Requests for Information (RFI), and business development opportunities

• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities to ensure delivery, quality, and financial stability

• Manage supplier performance, interpreting and enforcing contract terms and conditions

• Initiate supplier improvement activities, while integrating and aligning with program business unit goals and strategies

• Communicate and engage with stakeholders to ensure that program and customer strategies are integrated into supplier source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies

• Ability to communicate across functions, programs, and suppliers to effectively manage issues, risks, and opportunities

• Lead special projects to execute continuous improvement initiatives

• General understanding, ability, and knowledge to act independently when working routine problems or situations

• Ability to learn general knowledge of company and local policies, procedures and regulations

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite in Hazelwood, MO. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

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. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes

• 1+ years of experience in a role that required the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, One Note, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer

• 2+ years of experience in proposing, negotiating, and executing contracts and/or subcontracts in support of US Government requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and typically 1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Education/Experience:

High School Diploma typically with 3 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc. preferred, but not required).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: $51,850 - $70,150

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 22, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.