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The PA acts with a high degree of autonomy, mentors junior staff, and drives continuous improvement across procurement processes.\nKey Responsibilities Level 3 Procurement Agent\nLead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.\n\nConduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements.\n\nNegotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity).\n\nManage 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.\n\nServe 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.\n\nPrepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability.\n\nIdentify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys).\n\nMentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1-2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training.\n\nLead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance.\n\nThe 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. This role provides expert guidance on government-subject (TINA/FAR/DFARS) and commercial procurements, ensures compliance and audit readiness, drives process standardization, and develops the capability of procurement team members through coaching, formal training, and operational oversight. The PA operates with significant autonomy, influences cross-functional stakeholders, and elevates team performance and program outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities Level 4 Procurement Agent\nProvide 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.\n\nEnsure 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.\n\nServe 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.\n\nEstablish 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.\n\nLead or support complex negotiations (commercial and government), setting negotiation strategy, reviewing positions, and participating in high-risk discussions with suppliers and program leadership.\n\nOversee 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).\n\nDrive continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing: identify process gaps, lead improvement initiatives, implement lessons learned, and measure impact on cycle time, cost, and data quality.\n\nAct as escalation point for non-routine or high-impact procurement issues; present options and recommended actions to program and functional leadership.\n\nPosition Responsibilities - Experienced Level 3:\nIntegrates program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies\n\nNegotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions\n\nPrepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements\n\nConducts risk, issues and opportunities management\n\nManages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance\n\nInitiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies\n\nPosition Responsibilities - Senior Level 4:\nProvides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance\n\nLeads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions\n\nPrepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements\n\nInterprets and enforces contract terms and conditions\n\nConsults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues\n\nLeads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities\n\nParticipates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.\nShift:\nThis position is for 1st shift.\nThis 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.\nBasic Qualifications Level 3 Procurement Agent\n3+ years of procurement/purchasing experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs; experience on complex program(s) preferred.\n\nStrong cost/price analysis and negotiation skills with documented negotiation wins and cost avoidance / savings results.\n\nProficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and experience preparing procurement metrics and supplier scorecards.\n\nProven ability to handle complex multi-stakeholder procurements independently and to meet aggressive schedule and cost targets.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication; ability to present negotiation rationale, risks, and recommendations to program leads and senior management.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s degree or higher\n\nExperienced Level 3: More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nBasic Qualifications Level 4 Procurement Agent:\n10+ years of procurement experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs, with demonstrated leadership/mentorship responsibilities.\n\nDeep working knowledge and hands-on experience with TINA, FAR/DFARS clauses, certified cost or pricing data, and government audit processes.\n\nProven track record managing complex procurements independently and providing technical oversight to others.\n\nStrong cost/price analysis, negotiation, and contract strategy skills with documented results (cost avoidance, savings, risk mitigation).\n\nExperience developing and delivering training content and coaching procurement staff; demonstrated success improving team performance metrics.\n\nProficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel (advanced), and procurement analytics tools.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership and influence cross-functional stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s Degree\n\nSenior Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nTypical Education/Experience:\nExperienced Level 3: Typically 6 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.\nSenior Level 4: Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.\nTravel:\nPosition may require travel up to 10% of the time.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary pay range for Experienced Level 3: $64,600 - $79,800\nSummary pay range for Senior Level 4: $102,850 - $127,050\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nNot ApplicableRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 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\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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