Procurement Agent

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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The Role:

Boeing is seeking an experienced professional to join the team as a Procurement Agent, who will provide team lead support for both direct and indirect spend for various commodities.  This role will ensure the implementation of best practices in procurement processes, drive cost savings, enhance supplier relationships and performance while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiates and contracts for products, services and technologies.Engages stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions.Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performanceMitigates risks and issues.Initiates supplier improvement activities and provides results for integration into contracting strategies.Support to the team through coaching, training and development.

Competencies:

Ability to lead and influence a teamStrong communication, organisational and collaboration skillsStrong analytical and reporting skillsAbility to manage multiple initiatives and prioritiesStrong IT skillsMust be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as on your ownStrive for high standards, seeking innovative solutionsDrive Continuous Improvement

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

Experience in SAP/AribaExperience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Ability to acquire UK SC security clearanceFull UK driving license.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

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

Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution. Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.Diverse and inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.Enhanced sickness pay.Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)