BOEING Looking for Associate Procurement Agent at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

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Position Overview:
Boeing Global Services team is currently looking for Associate Procurement Agent to join their team in Bangalore, India. This team seeks a highly-skilled and motivated individual.

We are setting up a team in India to support the transactional procurement activities for BGS. Commodities include, but are not limited to: Fasteners, Consumables and Standard Parts. Contract types include single purchase orders as well as managing long term agreements. This position requires a highly motivated professional to work through the procurement process and manage post award activities.

Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Include leading the following activities:
Performing continuous review and analysis of demand and supply

Preparing proprietary information agreements

Communicating performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance

Coordinating and documenting internal and external customer requirements

Identifying sources of supply/demand variation. Monitoring schedules and adjusting inventory balances

Identifying problems and maintaining priorities for work in process

Communicating across functions to report risks and issues.

Participating in the new business acquisition process. Assists in conducting bidder conferences.

Gathering performance data to monitor supplier capability, capacity and business health

Participating in supplier performance reviews and cross functional improvement teams

Participating in root cause analysis and development of improvement plans and monitoring progress

Maintaining relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers

Ensuring import and export requirements are met. Identifying and reports suspect problems

Management of an assigned supplier package to include the following tasks:

Release of Purchase Orders (POs)

Manage Purchase Order Changes (POCs)

Routine engagement with suppliers to ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) of POs

Data entry into web-based systems

Supplier risk and issue identification and management

Development and Management of supplier Recovery plans

Supplier performance Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to mitigate part shortages

Coordinate with appropriate assigned Boeing Procurement Agent (PA)

Weekly supplier follow-up and open order report meetings

Attend supplier program management review meetings as required

The following activities will be led by US based procurement teams. The individual in this role will support the following activities as needed through research, analysis and gathering of information.

Supporting sourcing strategies

Executing proprietary information agreements

Supporting negotiations and documenting of contracts and agreements

Conducting source selections, negotiating and documenting purchase contracts and binding agreements within

procurement commitment authority

Administering contract/contract changes. Enforcing contract terms and conditions

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
2 to 4 related work experience (in Supplier Management/Chain or equivalent).

Strong oral and written English language skills

Demonstrated ability to reduce cost in procurements

Proficient and experienced working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Financial and Technical acumen

Working knowledge of “should cost” modeling in a financial analysis

Typical Education & Experience:

• Typically, 2-4 years related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. bachelor, master, etc.) preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.