ARES I USP Procurement Agent 4 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

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Jobcode: 48973876
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ARES I USP Procurement Agent 4

Requisition Number: 07-1026951
Job Status: Activated - Posting Type: Posted Internally and Externally. - Posting Status: Available

Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Possible

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Space Exploration

Occupation Title
Supp Mgmt and Procurement

Skills Management Title
Procurement Admin

Job Classification
HAACP4

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Senior Level (15+ years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
No Security Clearance Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
11/09/2007

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
01/08/2008

Position Description
Exercises considerable latitude. Within delegated commitment level, acts as an authorized agent of the company with the responsibility to commit company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services. Oversees supplier related activities. Participates in the new business acquisition process when required. Exercises considerable latitude in determining approaches for the execution of the following tasks: Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Documents procurement decisions, creates contract correspondence, and administers contract changes between The Company and suppliers. Ensures compliance with all relevant Boeing procedures and contract requirements. Integrates activities with internal and external customers and suppliers to fulfill contract requirements and reconcile contract issues. Manages contract terminations and closeouts. Serves as a consultant to other employees and as a spokesperson to the organization on significant matters pertaining to supplier management and procurement issues. Mentors less experienced employees. Defines performance expectations and establish relevant metrics. Gathers and evaluates performance data. Meets with suppliers and Boeing partners and discusses performance-related issues. Develops improvement plans and monitors progress. Monitors supplier capability, capacity and business health. Leads regular supplier performance reviews. Builds successful supplier relationships. Mentors others in the development of supply base management and strategies. Develop negotiation strategy based upon the proposal analysis. Lead the supplier negotiation process. Negotiate pricing and all other elements of the contract terms and conditions. Prepare and execute the negotiated contractual documents and all other pertinent or necessary binding agreements with suppliers (e.g., teaming, administrative, intellectual property, proprietary information, product support, bonded store, etc.). Integrates and coordinates internal and external complex customer requirements to establish and document procurement requirements consistent with customer expectations. Develops procurement solutions to best support customer requirements consistent with program and company goals and objectives. Lead company cross-functional team efforts with suppliers and/or customers. Employ project management tools (e.g., earned value management, risk management, contingency planning, integrated schedules, etc.) as required to manage supplier performance, including technical, quality, cost and schedule. Lead project reviews with suppliers. Facilitate, integrate and document technical and business communications between Boeing, supplier(s) and customers. Identifies viable sources. Develops and issues requests for information, quotations, and proposals for complex procurements. Conducts bidder conferences as required. Leads the proposal analysis process and selects best value source.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Applied Business Knowledge

Understanding important aspects of Boeing's business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipating opportunities and risks, identifying issues, and developing strategies and plans.
[ + ] Business (Financial) Acumen

Understands and utilizes economic, financial, and industrial data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identifying key issues, and developing strategies and plans.
[ + ] Communication

Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages t