Senior Procurement Agent -Information Technology
Company:
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.
In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 80 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.
About Boeing in India
Boeing is focused on delivering value to Indian customers with advanced technologies and is committed to creating sustainable value in the Indian aerospace sector – developing local suppliers and shaping academic and research collaborations with Indian institutions. Boeing has strengthened its supply chain with more than 300 local companies in India and a joint venture to manufacture fuselages for Apache helicopters and vertical fin structures for the 737 family of airplanes. Annual sourcing from India stands at over $1.25 billion. Boeing currently employs over 6,000 people in India, and more than 13,000 people work with its supply chain partners. Boeing’s employee efforts and country-wide engagement serve communities and citizenship programs to inspire change and make an impact on more than 1.5 million direct and indirect beneficiaries. Learn more at www.boeing.co.in.
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Position Overview:
Boeing India Indirect Supply Chain (ISC) team is currently looking for Senior Procurement Agent- Information Technology to join their Global team for current position in Boeing Engineering Technology Center Campus in Devanahalli, Bangalore, India.
Ideal candidate must possess 12+ years of total experience with minimum 10+ Years into Procurement & Contracting working with Global Stakeholders handling Indirect Information Technology & Data Analytics categories.
This team seeks a highly skilled Supply Chain Procurement, Sourcing and Contracting professional.
This will be an individual contributor position in a growing global organization. The individual will partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to expand Indirect Supply Chain delivery model while ensuring service delivery excellence to all business partners
The ideal candidate shall have desired to work in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.
Candidate is required to be flexible to be able to accommodate business requirements that span multiple time zones and may require to do occasional travel. Candidate having prior International/Global experience and working with diverse group of people and cultures.
Position Responsibilities:
Demonstrate proficiency and determination in managing complex Information Technology & Data Analytics projects at all project phases, including contracting
Provide oversight and proactive management of supply and demand, schedules, delivery and financial performance
Lead the negotiation of Pricing and Contract terms and conditions with full competency and decision making
Prepare, Develop and Execute Negotiation strategies, Contractual documents and Binding agreements
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve supplier performance issues and support the development of strategic supplier solutions
Leads proposal analysis and develops negotiation strategies
Negotiate all elements of contracts, and secure participation from Business stakeholders and functional support as required
10+ years of experience in IT sourcing and procurement techniques, contract/subcontract management, category management
Prepare and review contracts, negotiate terms, and analyze market and industry information
Maintain repository of approved suppliers
Validation and analysis of spend, identifying and reporting on variances and trends
Drive continuous improvement through category management of various categories within IT to include (but not limited to) Audio Visual and Video Tele-conferencing, Network devices and transport services, servers and storage, Infrastructure and Platform as a service, and Telecommunication products and services supporting wireline and mobile communication
Well versed in negotiating Contractual Terms including (but not limited to) Pricing, Payment Terms, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Data Privacy, Cyber security & Data protection and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), including terms and conditions on supplier pro forma
Work with Category Leaders to develop thorough category strategies to drive value base on an understanding of business unit needs, the supply market, spend baseline, evolution, and benchmarking
Must be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities within stakeholder departments
Ability to demonstrate skills in critical reasoning, analytics and process design / development
Strong ability to build and maintain financial models like Buy Vs Lease
Strong team player with willingness to collaborate in a diverse team environment
Understanding of different Statement of work and delivery models in contracting (Fixed Price, . Time and Materials, Cost Incentive, Cost Sharing, etc.)
Support the development and execution of category plans and sourcing activities, in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, and deliver those plans using the appropriate procurement processes and sourcing levers
Build and maintain category knowledge, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics
Deliver business improvements and category plans and savings through planning and execution of sourcing, bid support, supplier management and risk management activities
Collaborate / supports with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and create long-term value through sourcing, procurement processes and governance
Maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilizing the latest contracting tools, templates and terms and conditions, ensure required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating innovative improvement initiatives
Strong business knowledge in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements
Demonstrates a track record of value adding capability and deliver against key metrics
Effective relationship management skills & ability to influence decision making with senior stakeholders within a matrixed environment
Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between Boeing and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full
Demonstrates effective continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations
Skillset:
Strategic management skills: Strategic management skills are required to gather in-depth knowledge of the supplier market and offers insights like market size, projected growth, competitors, industry trends, estimated ROI
Negotiation skills: With negotiation skills, the individual will be able to negotiate better with vendors and maintain a relationship that results in a win-win situation for both parties
Interpersonal skills: This will help the individual to communicate with the internal business stakeholders and external supplier network to act as a bridge between the parties
Cost management skills: Developing cost management skills enables the individual to evaluate, optimize, and control all aspects of cost of the procurement process
Contract management skills: Having sound contract management skills includes managing the contract creation, execution, and analysis to optimize the operational and financial performance for the organization while reducing the financial risk
Financial acumen: Having the ability to make decisions with an overall understanding of the financial factors will help the individual negotiate costs that fit the forecasted budget for procurement
Project management: Project management skills will enable the individual to apply the knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute IT projects efficiently and effectively.
Analytical skills: This skill helps the individual get insights and make the correct decisions by gathering timely information and resolving issues
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
12+ years of total experience with minimum 10+ Years into Procurement & Contracting, working with Global Stakeholders handling Indirect Information Technology & Data Analytics categories.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.
Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+12 years' related work experience.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation .
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Visa Sponsorship:
Contingent Upon Award Program
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