Procurement Field Representative in Munich, Germany

Job Description

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Global Field Operations exists to support Supply Chain/Procurement and Programs across all business units within Boeing in resolving supplier performance related issues.

We are recruiting for a Global Field Operation Representative to join the regional Supplier Management Team. The position will be responsible for leading statements of work with regional partners, providing validation & insights to the health of Boeing supply chain production systems, supporting our various Programs acting as conduits between suppliers and our Production Operations.

This role would suit someone based in (or near) Munich, who is willing to travel regularly across the region, up to 75% travel across our supply chain. This position is Home office based.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor emergent offload/overload suppliers including structures, systems, PCBA, surface treatment processors, machine shop and sheet metal fabrications to ensure schedule compliance and product conformity

• Identify, establish and maintain priorities for deliveries of products, services and data that support necessary supplier contractual corrective actions and resolution of issues (e.g., poor schedule performance, product and repeatability issues) to ensure contractual compliance

• Drive a proactive culture within the supply chain production system, influencing best practices and highlighting risk and opportunity with effective mitigation plans

• Communicate across functions (e.g., procurement agents, suppliers, internal customers, field quality, engineering, manufacturing) to report status and concerns

• Co-facilitate with the supplier, the development of a recovery plan and unplanned demand requirements

• Identify needs for training on business and manufacturing practices (e.g. Requirements interpretation and clarification, contractual compliance, scheduling tools, technical skills, self-assessment) to supplier personnel for improvement or enhancement delivery performance

• Participate with the procurement agent & other cross functional team members in on-site supplier assessments (e.g., Preferred Supplier Certification, Proof of Process and Rate Readiness) to identify supplier capacity and capability to perform current and projected work statement and support Boeing procurement strategy

• Monitor supplier’s performance-to-plan to ensure compliance to contractual requirements and provides status back to supervisor and procurement agent

• Identify and communicate opportunities to implement new processes or improve existing processes and report back to management and make recommendation to procurement agent

• Assess supplier resource plan and report results to supervisor/procurement agent

• Support work movement as requested by supervision

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to travel in Germany and Europe regularly (up to 75% of working time)

• Having a full driving license

• Fluent in English

• Fluent in German

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Lean principles and Tools and Processes and how to apply them in work environments.

• Knowledge of the procurement process used at company sites to track procurement obligations such as, schedule compliance, quantity and past performance.

• Knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing objectives including supply base optimization, enterprise demonstrating, supplier performance improvement and business considerations to develop the company’s supplier base.

• Knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process.

• Knowledge of Boeing Problem Solving Model.

• Project Management capabilities with ability to communicate articulately to all partners through various forms of media

• Be able to work across a multi-Functional Boeing Team with shown success

• Able to foster and develop strong working relationships with internal and supplier partners

• Capable of interpreting performance related data in order to drive appropriate strategies

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Germany. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in Germany. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

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 proud members of the Valuable 500 (https://www.thevaluable500.com/) 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.