Procurement (Associate, Mid-Level)

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and specializes in innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. Core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize the supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered to the right place at the right time.
• 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 activity.
• Manage inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning.
• Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.

Requirements

• Associate (Level 2): 2 or more years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
• Associate’s degree.
• Proficiency in SAP, 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 valued.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent relevant work experience). An MBA is a plus.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials, and processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of relationships—how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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

• Associate (Level 2): $54,550 - $83,650
• Mid-Level (Level 3): $73,050 - $112,000

Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

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.

This is a union-represented position. 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 are met as outlined in our policies.