Spirit Aerosystems

Senior Procurement Agent

Spirit Aerosystems • $93K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing; or Master's with 8+ years; or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with MRP Systems, SAP preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Data-driven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • High energy, dynamic personality with change management skills
  • Relationship-focused, able to influence stakeholder outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Synchronize supply chain for metallic and non-metallic raw materials
  • Manage supplier relationships and commit resources through contracts
  • Develop RFQs, analyze responses, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance
  • Monitor inventory levels and purchase orders
  • Optimize supply chain planning based on customer demand and material assets
  • Analyze big data for executive presentations
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Eligibility for Kansas state aviation tax credit
  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
  • Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
  • Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity.
  • Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Placing inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
  • Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.
  • Ability to take big data, analyze and summarize for executive presentations
  • Team player, collaboration with multi-functional groups

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry, or a Master's degree and 8+ years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of MRP Systems, SAP preferred
  • Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
  • Ideal candidate for this position is someone who understands the importance of relationships - how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain desired outcomes


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Project management experience and skills
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering/technical drawings
  • Knowledge of composite manufacturing process.
  • Understanding the special qualification processes and Boeing specifications of aircraft parts.
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Strong analytical background with cost/price estimating in the aviation industry


Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

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 a number of 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 - Senior (Level 4): $93,800 - $114,380

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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