**Job Description** At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an **Associate Procurement Agent** to join our **Supply Chain Purchasing Team** in **Huntsville, AL** . **Position Responsibilities:** + Negotiate and contract for products, services and technologies. + Engage myriad stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies. + Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions, prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements with Boeing suppliers. + Optimize execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand and manage supplier / subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance. + Mitigate risks and issues and initiate supplier improvement activities and provide results for integration into contracting strategies. + Review data from multiple business systems. + Validate and adjust quantity, schedule, inventory balances, order policy and compliance. Interfaces with customers and suppliers to resolve issues. + Conduct source selections, negotiates and documents purchase contracts and agreements within procurement commitment authority. + Gathers performance data to monitor supplier capability, capacity and business health. + Monitors supplier performance to contract. + Support supplier performance reviews. + Transmit technical data and business communications. + Learn import and export policies and procedures. + Process proprietary information agreements to ensure data protection. **This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at the listed location.** **This position is for 1st shift.** This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. **“US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.** **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** + 1 or more years of experience in Supplier Management/ Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer. **Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):** + Bachelor’s degree or higher. + Experience in supplier management or supply chain management. + Experience working with suppliers or vendors. + Experience in a team-based environment. **Typical Education/Experience:** Typically 3 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required. **Relocation:** Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. **Travel:** Position may require travel up to 5% of the time. **Drug Free Workplace:** Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $60,350 - $74,550 Candidates must apply before 2/12/2025 to be considered for this position **Export Control Requirements:** This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. **Export Control Details:** US based job, US Person required **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.