Procurement Agent

Procurement Agent

Company:

Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd

Job ID:

00000431044

Date Posted:

2024-07-18

Location:

AUS - Port Melbourne, Australia

Job Description Qualifications:

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

We are currently seeking an entry-level Procurement Agent to join the Procurement Contracts team on a 12-month maximum-term contract. This is a good development opportunity for someone seeking to gain more experience and broaden their knowledge in the procurement and supply chain space. This position is based 100% onsite.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies including negotiation and contracting plans
• Support procurement activities and contractual negotiations that directly impact our financial success
• Liaise and integrate with stakeholders including finance, prepare required reporting and analysis to deliver the expected outcomes
• Source and select suppliers to our business and preparing and executing short term and long term contracts
• Develop strategic solutions and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve contractual issues

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• A keen interest in developing a long-term career in the Procurement & Contracts space
• Previous IBL / Internship / Work Placement experience in Procurement / Supply Chain would be advantageous
• Effective problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience developing positive internal and external relationships
• Project management, time management, and organisation skills
• High level competency in written and oral communication and standard business tools and systems (MS Office, Excel and SAP preferred)
• Full, unrestricted Australian working rights
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• A recent graduate in supply chain and logistics or other relevant education (Bachelors equivalent) is preferred although not essential
   

About our benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects
• Strong career opportunities
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace             
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join community and social groups

Additional Information:
This is a Non EBA IJC position classified as a HAACI1. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sunday 4th August 2024.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter answering the following application questions:

• What attracts you to develop a career in the Procurement & Contracts space with Boeing Aerostructures Australia?
• What skills and experience will you bring?

About us:

The Boeing Aerostructures Australia (BAA) supply chain and fulfilment team support both direct and indirect procurement for the BAA site.

We manage over 50 direct suppliers and a range of commodities including metallics, plastics, seals, composites and raw materials. With over 250 indirect suppliers responsible for supporting all the factory requirements including Operations, Facilities, HR, Quality, Environmental Health and Services as well as IT. Our team ensures orders are raised on time, received on time and the supplier is managed against all key deliverables including: safety, quality, delivery, cost and innovation.

BAA has a well-integrated global supply chain with suppliers located in Asia, Europe, the USA and of course Australia. Our warehouse is home to over 10,000 part numbers which are received, put away and kitted to support the production line.

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.

If this role is you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 1

Job Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Code:

HAACI1 (H17)

Our Boeing Australia employers are committed to inclusive and flexible workplaces and encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities and for veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.