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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Boeing Defence UK Supply Chain team!

We are looking for dynamic and ambitious procurement professionals to join the Boeing UK Supplier Management & Procurement Team in the Industrial Partnerships and Future Growth team. This role will include Procurement Agent and Social Governance responsibilities outlined below. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Defence Digital campaign initiatives and the implementation of innovative Social Governance policies.

The successful candidate will be a key interface for the Supplier Management and Procurement function acting as an authorised agent of the company with responsibility for digital campaign related activities and have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.  

This role also offers the opportunity to get involved in BDUK’s important Social Governance priorities and will support the Social Governance team.  The successful candidate will require an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating agility in response to the evolving demands of campaign work and the implementation of new government policies, legislation, enterprise and BDUK initiatives related to social governance requirements.

The role will require some travel to other BDUK sites to undertake the work, participate in workshops, attend industry events and other activities with the wider BDUK organization.

Responsibilities:

Campaign bid responsibilities:

• Implement Supplier management and procurement ensuring compliance with associated Boeing processes
• Integrates programme, customer product and in-service strategies into overall Supply Chain solution development
• Creation of the supply chain architecture strategy and support internal make buy strategies and workshare decisions to best meet the customer needs
• Support development of bid packages including supplier source selection and proposal evaluation (in compliance with the Boeing Enterprise Standard Gated Process)
• Establish flexible and innovative contracting strategies and industry partnerships
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions including software licence terms
• Prepare, review and implement negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including Proprietary Information Agreements
• Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management
• Support the management of supplier schedules, quality delivery and financial performance
• Initiates and completes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
• Provide strategic and transactional support to the purchase of goods and services where required
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with senior collaborators, peers and relevant functional areas
• Attendance as required at workshops, meetings, and Supplier Visits (including engagement with new/existing Suppliers)
• Development of bid and proposal responses subject to business need

Social Governance responsibilities:

• Work with International Procurement and Business Development teams including the support to identifying potential UK Suppliers for emerging requirements that have been identified by US and other Boeing international sites
• Work with senior members of industry (e.g. Department of Business and Trade, ADS) and Boeing business groups.
• Support or lead as required the identification, review and assessment of UK Supplier capabilities and opportunities in delivering requirements to support cross platform/programme requirements through transfer of work and future multi-year competitions
• Liaise with SM&P programme teams to keep track of secured future opportunities
• Preparation of material for briefings, meetings and formal working groups (BDUK and Boeing Company)
• Support or lead as required the implementation of BDUK Social Value strategy and Social Value reporting
• Support or lead as required the review and impact analysis of new government policies and public procurement notices
• Support or lead as required the BDUK’s SME Action plan development, implementation and progress reporting to UK government
• Support or lead as required the BDUK Sustainability initiatives and flowdown of activity into the UK Supply Chain
• Development of bid and proposal responses subject to business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working within a high impact bid and proposal teams
• Experience in proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Ability to acquire UK SC security clearance
• Interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to be successful in the role
• Leadership and the ability to develop and implement decisions
• Collaborative working with others from across the program and functions to find creative solutions and resolve issues
• Experience in leading projects; including management of schedule and issues, risks and opportunities, performance reporting of the project; providing information about the progress to senior management and creating and implementing corrective action plans as required
• Experience with reporting and analytics (SAP knowledge preferred)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in bid and proposal campaign work
• Experience in new programmes and supporting programme start-up plans
• 5+ years of experience in the related field
• CIPS – Level 4 or working towards.

Boeing Benefits

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10 employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 21, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

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