Associate Procurement Agent

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The Raw Material Commodity Purchasing Team procures both metallic and non-metallic materials through contracts with top-tier global suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize supply chain for obtaining goods and services.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality parts are delivered on time and to the correct location.
• Act as an authorized agent of the company, managing supplier-related activities and committing company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyze supplier responses, negotiate and award contracts, and manage post-award supplier activities.
• Manage inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize supply chain planning.
• Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with any leadership level.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Project management experience and skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships, leveraging effective communication and influence to achieve desired business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials, and processes.
• Familiarity with MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years (for Kansas-based roles).

Pay

Pay range: $54,550 – $83,650 (Level 2), based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

This is a union-represented position. Applicants and employees are subject to drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in company policies.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required. This is a US-based job.