Aircraft Parts And Services Procurement Agent (Buyer)

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.

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!

The partnership between Boeing and the UK dates back to the 1930’s and continues to get stronger and deeper, with UK jobs, skills and opportunities being constantly generated to support major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8 and E-7 to mention just a few.

The Vertical Lift Supplier Management and Procurement team has an exciting position within our team as “Off Aircraft Support Procurement Agent supporting the Apache platform.” This is an individual contributor position in a growing global organization. The individual will partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to expand our service delivery model while ensuring service delivery excellence to all business partners.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements that span multiple time zones and may require travel, having international experience working with diverse groups and cultures will be an added advantage. The candidate also will have strong communication skills. He or she must be able to maintain positive relationships with leadership and all levels of the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Negotiating contracts for products, services and technologies.

• Engaging stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies. Negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions.

• Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Optimizing execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.

• Managing supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.

• Mitigating risks, issues and opportunities. Initiating supplier improvement activities and provides results for integration into contracting strategies.

• Preparing and executing proprietary information agreements.

• Supporting sourcing strategies, negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements.

• Communicating performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.

• Managing Boeing Drawings and Engineering data in order aid suppliers for manufacture.

Basic Qualifications (Preferred Skills/Experience):

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and a creative problem solver with the ability to liaise and work alongside a number of functional subject areas to help develop and form the strategic supply chain approach to support the programme.

• Demonstrated understanding of either:

• Build to Print (BTP), Fabrication, Modification, Machining and/or BTP Electronics / harnesses;

• Ground support equipment (GSE), tooling and test equipment calibration and service procurement;

• Off Aircraft Support (OAC), Site services, consultant/professional services, freight and logistics.

• Aircraft General Spares (AGS), Hazardous and Raw Material procurement

• 2-4 years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP/ERP knowledge.

• Adaptability & global mind set

• Building Positive Relationships

• Strong and Effective Communication

• Customer Focus

• Analytical Skills & tool development for sustainability initiatives

• High attention to detail and consistent track record to lead multiple, contending priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Engineering background preferred and/or knowledge of estimating, technical drawing understanding.

• CIPS Accreditation

• Strong Interpersonal skills and customer focus are crucial to be successful in the role

BPSS required

Interpersonal skills and customer focus are crucial to be successful in the role

Important information regarding this requisition:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level.

All information will be checked and verified.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, Preferred locations: Yeovil, Others: Gosport, Bristol

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

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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.