Procurement Agent Manager

Procurement Agent Manager Company: Boeing Distribution, Inc. Boeing Global Services (BGS) Distribution Business is looking for a Procurement Agent Manager (Level K – First Line Leader) for our Hialeah, FL facility. Position Summary: The Procurement Manager manages Procurement Agent employees performing activities related to committing company resources to purchase goods and services, developing supplier strategies, development of bid packages, proposal analysis, and development of contracts. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools. Manages, develops and motivates employees. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise the day-to-day operations of the procurement team to achieve key results in support of the business. Manages team’s process on an ongoing basis seeking to reduce manual intervention and duplication where possible Develop and execute procurement strategies and ensure their alignment with achievement of the company’s key results. Develop, enhance and nurture strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers; lead key supplier Business Review processes, including supplier performance feedback, metric review. Manage the day-to-day operations of the procurement team to achieve key results in support of the business; flexing resources, optimizing demand and releasing those requirements into the supply base. Manage this process on an ongoing basis seeking to reduce manual intervention and duplication where possible; Realign supplier delivery schedules to meet customer demand. Flex resource requirements to meet the ‘needs of the day’. Ensure day-to-day priorities are aligned with management expectations. Ensure a thorough understanding of people and processes. Manage negotiations with vendors on prices, contracts and conditions Realign supplier delivery schedules to customer demand Ensure the implementation of and adherence to standard operating procedures to ensure superior levels of performance. Identifying potential areas of process improvement, recommend solutions, and drive improvement. Develop and maintain reporting as necessary Use a monthly "Dashboard" of KPIs regarding supply base delivery performance. Use this information as the basis for prioritizing Supply Chain performance improvement. Agree on recovery plans where needed. Resolve supplier discrepancies (quantities, paperwork and others) by closely working with the Operations/QA departments Assist in continuously enhancing the skills of team members by coaching, training, and/or mentoring activities Maintains and disseminates knowledge and awareness of industry issues, trends and developments for assigned commodity area; Responsible for continuously enhancing the skills of team members by coaching, training, and/or mentoring activities. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience): Candidates must have at least one year of experience in leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or format manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.” 10+ years of related experience 5+ years’ experience in Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams 3+ years of experience negotiating contracts or management supplier performance Experience reporting status and recommendations to senior and executive leadership Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Education : Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) Experience working in a distribution business environment General knowledge of aerospace compliance and regulations Ability to work in a fast-paced environment This position requires travel up to 10% of the time Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Credit Check: This position will require a credit check Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies . Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 several 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: $95,000 - $135,000 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 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