Mid-Level or Experienced Procurement Agent

As a Mid-Level or Experienced Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company, your key responsibilities will include overseeing supply and demand management, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and consulting with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues. You'll also lead supplier performance teams and participate on process improvement teams to enhance our supply chain strategies.

To be successful as a Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company, you should have more than three years of experience in supplier management, as well as drafting and executing complex contracts. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, along with over five years in Supplier Management/Procurement, particularly with U.S. Department of Defense contracts.

The Boeing Company is committed to providing competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities for its Procurement Agents. Salaries are determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, as well as market factors, ensuring you get rewarded for your skills and contributions.

The work environment for Procurement Agents at The Boeing Company is collaborative and dynamic, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse teams, tackling challenges in defense and aerospace in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

The Boeing Company offers a Total Rewards package that includes various benefits, such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid time off. All of this is designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent in the industry.

In your answer, highlight specific instances where you successfully negotiated contract terms, detailing the strategies you employed and the outcomes. Mention any relevant projects or contracts that showcase your negotiation skills and the impact they had on supplier relationships.

Discuss a systematic approach—assessing the problem, engaging with suppliers for solutions, and implementing performance improvement plans. Use examples to illustrate how you've resolved such issues in the past.

Explain your holistic approach to supplier management, such as building strong relationships, setting clear expectations, and continuous performance evaluation. Provide examples of successful supplier management strategies you've implemented.

Share a detailed story about a particularly challenging negotiation, covering the context, your strategy, the negotiation process, and the final outcome. Highlight critical skills you utilized, such as communication, persuasion, and problem-solving.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining how you assess urgency, alignment with business goals, and resource allocation. Mention any tools or methods you use to keep track and meet deadlines.

Discuss your direct experience with DoD contracts, emphasizing compliance with regulations and any unique challenges faced. Highlight projects where you've successfully navigated these complexities.

Detail a specific instance where your actions led to a measurable improvement in efficiency or cost savings within the supply chain. Use quantitative metrics if possible to illustrate the impact.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through industry publications, professional associations, webinars, or conferences. Explain how applying this knowledge has impacted your procurement strategies.

List the procurement software and tools you've utilized, citing specific features or capabilities that have enhanced your efficiency. Explain how these tools facilitate your procurement processes.

Talk about the importance of understanding relevant regulations, your methods for ensuring compliance, and the training or resources you access to stay updated on changes in procurement laws and requirements.