Procurement Agent (Procurement Agent-General)

About the Role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Procurement Agent to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Level 3 or 4 Procurement Agent is a senior, independent procurement professional responsible for managing complex procurement packages for the E7 program. This role leads end-to-end sourcing for medium-to-high complexity buys, performs cost/price analysis, negotiates contractual terms, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners cross-functionally to deliver schedule and cost objectives. The PA acts with a high degree of autonomy, mentors junior staff, and drives continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities (Level 3 Procurement Agent)

• Lead full life-cycle procurement for complex packages (material, components, services, tooling), including solicitation strategy, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract closeout.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities (Level 4 Procurement Agent)

• Provide technical and leadership oversight for complex procurement packages including solicitation strategy, certified cost or pricing data coordination, proposal evaluation, negotiation strategy, award, and contract closeout.
• Ensure program compliance with TINA, FAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs; lead preparation and review of certified cost or pricing data submissions, audit responses, and government inquiries.
• Serve as a mentor and trainer for Level 1–3 procurement agents: design and deliver training curricula (e.g., cost/price analysis, negotiation, and TINA compliance), and conduct on-the-job coaching.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, templates, and best practices (negotiation files, SOWs, PO requirements, certified data packages) to ensure consistency, auditability, and reduced rework across the team.
• Lead or support complex negotiations (commercial and government), setting negotiation strategy, reviewing positions, and participating in high-risk discussions with suppliers and program leadership.
• Oversee supplier performance and risk management strategies: guide corrective actions, approve high-impact mitigation plans, and support supplier development or transition strategies (dual sourcing, long-lead strategies).
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing: identify process gaps, lead improvement initiatives, implement lessons learned, and measure impact on cycle time, cost, and data quality.
• Act as escalation point for non-routine or high-impact procurement issues; present options and recommended actions to program and functional leadership.

Position Responsibilities – Experienced Level 3

• Integrates program, customer, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management
• Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 4

• Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Leads negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Prepares and executes negotiation strategies resulting in contractual documents and binding agreements
• Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions
• Consults with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues
• Leads supplier performance teams to develop strategic supplier solutions across programs and commodities
• Participates on supply chain process improvement teams and identifies improvement opportunities for potential integration into supplier contract strategies

Basic Qualifications – Level 3 Procurement Agent

• 3+ years of procurement/purchasing experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs; experience on complex program(s) preferred.
• 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.
• Proven ability to handle complex multi-stakeholder procurements independently and to meet aggressive schedule and cost targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present negotiation rationale, risks, and recommendations to program leads and senior management.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4 Procurement Agent

• 10+ years of procurement experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing programs, with demonstrated leadership/mentorship responsibilities.
• Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience with TINA, FAR/DFARS clauses, certified cost or pricing data, and government audit processes.
• Proven track record managing complex procurements independently and providing technical oversight to others.
• Strong cost/price analysis, negotiation, and contract strategy skills with documented results (cost avoidance, savings, risk mitigation).
• Experience developing and delivering training content and coaching procurement staff; demonstrated success improving team performance metrics.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel (advanced), and procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experienced Level 3: More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay

• Experienced Level 3: $64,600 – $79,800
• Senior Level 4: $102,850 – $127,050

Schedule

• This position is for 1st shift
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options