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Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Boeing Defence UK Supply Chain team! We are looking for dynamic and ambitious procurement professionals to join the Boeing UK Digital Programme Supplier Management & Procurement Team.
The successful candidate will be a key interface for the Supplier Management and Procurement function acting as an authorised agent of the company with responsibility for managing all end to end supplier related activities and have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
Responsibilities:
- Implement Supplier management and procurement best practice ensuring compliance with associated Boeing processes
- Contribute to the overall Supply Chain solution development to meet customer product and in-service requirements
- Contribute to the supply chain architecture, support internal make buy strategies and work share decisions to best meet the customer needs
- Support development of bid packages including supplier source selection and proposal evaluation (in compliance with the Boeing Integrated Business Acquisition Process (IBAP)
- Support and negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions including software licence terms
- Prepare, review and implement negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including Proprietary Information Agreements
- Conduct risk issue and opportunity management
- Initiate and carryout supplier improvement activities and integrate results into contracting strategies
- Provide strategic and transactional support to the purchase of goods and services where required
- Support the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with senior collaborators, peers and relevant functional areas
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and a creative problem solver with the ability to liaise and work alongside a number of functional subject areas to help develop and form the strategic supply chain approach to support the programme.
- Typically related work experience working within a Supply Chain Management/ Procurement related role ideally within Information Services category
- Experience and knowledge of Information Service contracts and software licence procurement and licencing models
- Experience with drafting and placement of Purchase Orders and management of suppliers
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail and consistent track record in leading multiple, contending priorities simultaneously
- Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance
- Interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to be successful in the role
- Experience in Defence Industry and Information Systems
- CIPS – Level 4 or working towards.
Boeing Benefits
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10 employer contribution
- Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week
- 6x annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 12, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Day Shift (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
