Description
The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Agent - (Mid-Level – Senior) to join our dynamic team based out of Oklahoma City, OK or Tukwila, WA supporting the E-7 supply chain team.
The Level 3 Procurement Agent (PA) is an experienced, independent procurement professional responsible for managing complex procurement packages for the E7 program, including both Commercial and government-subject efforts (TINA/FAR).
The Level 4 Procurement Agent is a senior procurement leader responsible for overseeing complex procurement portfolios for the E7 program while primarily focusing on team mentorship, training, and governance of procurement activities.
Position Responsibilities:
Level 3:
- Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
- Execute government-subject procurements in accordance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and applicable customer flow-downs: prepare/coordinate certified cost or pricing data, support audits, and respond to government inquiries.
- Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements.
- Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity).
- Manage suppliers for performance, risk mitigation, and corrective action: lead supplier performance reviews, develop corrective action plans, and escalate unresolved technical or quality issues to program leadership.
- Serve as the primary procurement lead for cross-functional complex procurements; coordinate engineering, quality, finance, planning, and program management to align requirements, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
- Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability.
- Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys).
- Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1–2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance.
Level 4:
- Provide technical and leadership oversight for complex procurement packages including solicitation strategy, certified cost or pricing data coordination, proposal evaluation, negotiation strategy, award, and contract closeout.
- Ensure program compliance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs; lead preparation and review of certified cost or pricing data submissions, audit responses, and government inquiries.
- Serve as a mentor and trainer for Level 1–3 procurement agents: design and deliver training curricula (e.g., cost/price analysis, negotiation, and TINA compliance), and conduct on-the-job coaching.
- Establish and enforce procurement standards, templates, and best practices (negotiation files, SOWs, PO requirements, certified data packages) to ensure consistency, auditability, and reduced rework across the team.
- Lead or support complex negotiations (commercial and government), setting negotiation strategy, reviewing positions, and participating in high-risk discussions with suppliers and program leadership.
- Oversee supplier performance and risk management strategies: guide corrective actions, approve high-impact mitigation plans, and support supplier development or transition strategies (dual sourcing, long-lead strategies).
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing: identify process gaps, lead improvement initiatives, implement lessons learned, and measure impact on cycle time, cost, and data quality.
- Act as escalation point for non-routine or high-impact procurement issues; present options and recommended actions to program and functional leadership.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 3+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA
- Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management, including pricing analysis, lead time and contract negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement, and high-level executive communication
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office tool suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
- Experience editing PowerPoint presentations as needed, as well as adding and presenting data
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing large budgets, multi-program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications
- Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative skills, strong written and verbal communication
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
Pay Range:
- Mid-Level - Level 3:
Oklahoma City, OK $82,450 – $111,550 Tukwila, WA $93,350 – $127,650
- Senior - Level 4:
Oklahoma City, OK $102,850 – $139,150 Tukwila, WA $118,150 – $159,850