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Procurement Agent 1

  • Job Position: Interim
  • Location: CA - California
  • Job Hours: Full-Time
  • Job Role: Procurement Agent
  • Company:  Boeing
  • Job reference: Requisition Number: 09-1014084
  • Posted Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:20:49 PM

Anaheim/Huntington Beach Major Subcontract Management is seeking several individuals to work on and critical and strategic subcontract activities. Specific tasks may include participating in multi-functional teams overseeing the quality, delivery and performance standards for suppliers; development of requests for proposals, proprietary information agreements and/or teaming agreements; negotiation of terms and conditions to protect the company's interests; day-to-day administration of subcontracts and partnering with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members and other internal customers.

Competencies

 

General


 Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.

 Decision Making
Generally recognizes routine issues, problems, or opportunities in own work area and determines whether action is needed; generally identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; tries to integrate information from different sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; generally creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; develops an understanding of decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; generally implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; gains experience in including fellow work group members in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, makes appropriate decisions, and ensures buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

 Initiating Action
Seeks advice from direct supervisor when confronted with a non-routine problem or when made aware of a situation in own work area. Occasionally assists in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Volunteers to take action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve work group objectives.

 Negotiation
Within the work group, explore the needs, concerns, and positions of others as they relate to routine situations and issues. Tries to build common ground by highlighting areas of agreement; focuses efforts by pointing out areas of disagreement. Tries to stay focused on the task; constructively addresses emotions and conflict among fellow work group employees. Participates in mutual problem solving by brainstorming alternative positions or approaches and evaluating them openly and fairly. Technical


 Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

 Effective Written Comm
Basic knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Basic writing ability to assist in preparation of departmental correspondence and documents.

 Procurement Processes
Basic knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by Procurement departments and/or disciplines.

 Project Leadership
Basic ability to accept and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.

Typical Education/Experience

 

Bachelor's degree.

Other Job related information

 

Ability to Obtain Interim Clearance (Pre-Start) and Final Clearance (Post Start) - US Citizenship Required. Preferred work shift is 7:30 to 4:30. Ability to travel as required. The positon may be located in Huntington Beach or Anaheim, California.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.***

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