Position Overview & Specifications
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For over a 100 years, Boeing has been making the impossible, possible. From producing a single canvas-and-wood airplane to transforming how we fly over oceans and into the stars, Boeing has become the world's largest aerospace company. And we're just getting started; especially in the UK !
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 aircraft programmes such as Apache & Chinook helicopters, C-17 Globemaster, P-8A Poseidon and the newly announced E-7 AEW&C, , to mention a few.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Boeing UK Fixed Wing Aircraft team for a Procurement Agent who will hold the authority to commit company resources through the placement of supplier contracts on the Training Services Program responsible for hardware and software requirements !
This role will be responsible for acquisition of goods and services in including; Supplier capability assessments, development of new sourcing strategies, negotiation of high value subcontracts and implementation of new programmes.
The successful candidate will need to be proactive, agile thinker able to solve complex problems alongside a number of functions to develop and form the strategic supply chain approach for Fixed Wing programmes.
Responsibilities :
- Execution of supplier management and procurement ensuring compliance with associated Boeing processes.
- Placing contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
- Support development of sourcing strategy for UK Fixed Wing programmes.
- Support creation of bid packages including supplier source selection and proposal evaluation (in compliance with the Boeing Integrated Business Acquisition Process (IBAP).
- Support the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders, peers and relevant functional areas.
- Prepare, negotiate and execute all forms of contractual documentation including; Proprietary Information Agreements and Terms and Conditions
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues with suppliers by resolving root cause and developing corrective action.
Required Qualifications :
Experience supporting contract terms and conditions development, negotiations and raising contracts
Experience working with Microsoft Office
Experience supporting cross-functional teams.
Ability to obtain SC security clearance
Interpersonal and communication skills are critical to be successful in this role
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working within a procurement or supply chain role for 5 years+ in the related field of Defence, IT, Training or equivalent
Experience with SAP
MCIPS or working towards MCIPS
Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a UK Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
Relocation: There is no offer for relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.
Export Control Details: Non – US based job
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; color, 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. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.