Procurement Agent (Multi Level)

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• Execute government-subject procurements in accordance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and applicable customer flow-downs: prepare/coordinate certified cost or pricing data, support audits, and respond to government inquiries.
• Conduct robust cost and price analyses, develop negotiation position(s), and document rationale and negotiation results to meet compliance and audit requirements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve best overall value while mitigating risk (lead time, quality, warranty, intellectual property, indemnity).
• Manage 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.
• Serve 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.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation (negotiation files, certified cost or pricing data submissions, SOWs, change orders) to support audits and program traceability.
• Identify and drive sourcing strategies, alternative supplier options, and risk mitigation plans (dual sourcing, safety stock, long-lead buys).
• Mentor and provide subject-matter guidance to Level 1–2 procurement staff; review complex actions and support escalation and training.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce cycle time, and improve data quality and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Procurement Agent: 6+ years of procurement/purchasing experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs; experience on complex program(s) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing government-subject procurements, including practical knowledge of TINA, FAR/DFARS clauses, certified cost or pricing data, and audit processes.
• Strong cost/price analysis and negotiation skills with documented negotiation wins and cost avoidance / savings results.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and experience preparing procurement metrics and supplier scorecards.
• Prioritizes handling complex multi-stakeholder procurements independently and meeting aggressive schedule and cost targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present negotiation rationale, risks, and recommendations to program leads and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Cost/Price Analysis
• Negotiation
• Contract Strategy
• Supplier Management
• Procurement Systems
• Training and Coaching

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Summary pay range for Experienced Level 3: $64,600 - $79,800
Summary pay range for Senior Level 4: $102,850 - $127,050

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2026.