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Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Supply Chain Procurement Agent

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In-Office
Wichita, KS
73K-112K Annually
Mid level
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Wichita, KS
73K-112K Annually
Mid level
Manages supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, contracts, purchase awards, and post-award activities. Develops RFQs and proposals, monitors supplier performance and inventory, forecasts demand, supports supply chain planning, tracks program changes and affordability studies, performs estimating and P&L support, and represents the organization on integrated product teams.
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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
  • Research, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new business
  • Build and maintain good relations with suppliers
  • Handle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliers
  • Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
  • Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
  • Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, 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 communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/Company
  • Integrated Product Team representation and support
  • Change Management
  • Tracking affordability/trade studies
  • Performing BOE (Bases of estimate)/Estimating tasks
  • Knowledge and support of P&L activities
  • Ability to be decisive in complex problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 3+ years' experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience

Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Drug Free Workplace:
We are 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.
Pay & Benefits:
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.
We also provide 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: $73,050- $112,000
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.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Export Control Requirements:
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.
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.

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