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:
1. Negotiates and contracts for products, services and technologies.
2. Engages stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
3. Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions.
4. Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
5. Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance
6. Mitigates risks and issues.
7. Initiates supplier improvement activities and provides results for integration into contracting strategies.
8. Support to the team through coaching, training and development.
Critical Competencies
9. Ability to lead and influence a team
10. Strong communication, organizational and collaboration skills
11. Strong analytical and reporting skills
12. Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
13. Strong IT skills
14. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as on your own
15. Strive for high standards, seeking innovative solutions
16. Drive Continuous Improvement
Basic qualifications/Required Experience:
17. Experience in SAP/Ariba preferred
18. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
19. Ability to acquire UK SC security clearance
20. Full UK driving license
21. 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)