Indirect Procurement Agent

Indirect Procurement Agent

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Boeing Defence UK Supply Chain team!

The Role:

Boeing is seeking a professional to join the team as a Procurement Agent, who will provide team lead support for both direct and indirect spend for various IT 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. Location: Bristol or Milton Keynes.

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 performance
• Mitigates risks and issues.
• Initiates supplier improvement activities and provides results for integration into contracting strategies.
• Support to the team through coaching, training and development.

Critical Competencies

• Ability to lead and influence a team
• Strong communication, organizational and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
• Strong IT skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as on your own
• Strive for high standards, seeking innovative solutions
• Drive Continuous Improvement

Basic Qualifications/Required Experience:

• Experience in SAP/Ariba preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to acquire UK SC security clearance
• Full UK driving license
• English fluency

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.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

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)