Experienced Procurement Agent (Buyer)

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.

Boeing Global Services, Consumables & Expendables (C&E) Distribution Business is looking for an Experienced Procurement Agent (Level 3) to join our team in O’Fallon, MO

Position Summary:

Sources and purchases aerospace fasteners and parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies.

• Conduct market analysis and implement long-term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements. Use business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements.

• Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary. Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management

• Work closely with the Sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine best course of action. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue.

• Perform supply planning by evaluating inventory levels, safety stock, validating forecast, and selecting approved suppliers to determine investment strategy. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determines appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issues.

• Prepare and negotiate packages with suppliers to drive increased savings opportunities. Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities.

• Collaborate with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate courses of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve the issue.

• Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution.

• Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables. Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics.

• Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement. Trains other team members

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6 or more years of related work experience

• Experience with Systems Applications and Processing (SAP) and Procurement to Pay (PTP)

• Experience with interacting directly with suppliers regarding contract requirements and/or proposals

• Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders

• Assists with continuous review and analysis of demand and supply.

• Supports the sourcing strategies, negotiations and documentation of contracts and agreements.

• Gathers data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities.

• Spares pricing and lead-time negotiations.

• Collaboration with other internal teams to gain process efficiencies and meet the needs of our internal and external customers’ requirements.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study

• Experience working in a distribution business environment

• Experience in commodity / product knowledge

Typical Education/Experience: 
Typically 6 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $62,000 - $88,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 06, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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.