Procurement Agent (BFE Support Agent)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

During the last 100 years, humans went from walking on Earth to walking on the moon. With each decade, aviation technology crossed another frontier and the world was changed. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, Boeing is inspiring the next century of explorers. Our Supplier Management employees support key initiatives to enable our growth in the services market. We are a team of fast-paced and enthusiastic procurement agents; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us, and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it.

The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to join our Supplier Management and Procurement team located in the United Kingdom.  This team supports multiple Boeing Global Services - Commercial (BGS-C) businesses in Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhauls in a fast-paced global environment. 

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of our Supply Chain including our policies and procedures as well as the systems and tools which we utilize to execute procurements on behalf of our customers.  This candidate will also be responsible to support development and expansion of an agile and responsive supply base with rapid response lead times required to support the BGS business in a competitive and global market place.  You will need strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills to build and enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and key external suppliers.

This position acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility to support procurement activities for aftermarket Goods and Services for Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Modifications.

BFE Support Agent Description

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Experienced Mods BFE Support Agent to join the Supplier Management team in Frimley, Surrey.  The successful candidate will support procurement activities for aftermarket goods and services in a fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the Supply Chain organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Integration with program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management
• Leads development and execution of Quality and Delivery Improvement Plans.
• Manages supplier performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.  Mitigates risks and issues
• Communicates supplier and organization performance plan risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders and support executive level meetings
• Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and performance to schedule
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
• Management representation in meetings such as Program Reviews, ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI, Proposal Boards and other meetings
• Provides support to Program Management and other key stakeholders for managing/reporting of supplier performance
• Develops and executes company strategic business goals and objectives, procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies and policies to support customer requirements
• Ensures compliance with Boeing procedures and regulatory requirements applicable
• SM focal representing at regular Integrated Project Team meetings

Required Skills/Experience:

• Outstanding knowledge of supply chain processes as well as demonstrated ability to engage with leadership successfully
• Demonstrated strong skills in developing supplier strategies, problem solving, verbal and written communication and experience with leading team activities
• Performs work with minimal direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
• Experience in executing high value contracts
• Outstanding knowledge of supply chain processes as well as demonstrated ability to engage with leadership successfully
• 3+ years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and processes in a dynamic environment.
• 1+ years of experience working in a collaborative environment
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.)

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience working in aviation/aerospace company
• Knowledge of aircraft modifications/conversions

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, or related.
• Experience in CSDT (Customer & Supplier Data Transmittal) software tool

Relocation:

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Important Information: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK. Boeing will not seek immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants. Benefits and pay are determined locally and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 08, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.