Associate Procurement Agent - Wichita KS

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 is responsible for the procurement of both metallic and non-metallic materials.

About the role

Procurement Agents are responsible for various aspects of the purchased component life cycle, including requirement identification, sourcing, order placement, and receipt/delivery. The role operates in a team-oriented culture, collaborating with peers and other organizations to execute procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize the supply chain to obtain goods and services for the company.
• 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

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• 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 business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials, and processes (advantageous).
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience (preferred).
• MBA (a plus).
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills (a plus).

Benefits

We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:

• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

• Summary Pay Range (Level 2): $54,550 - $83,650, based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.
• Kansas Tax Credit: Eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

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