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Spirit AeroSystems

Defense - Supply Chain Procurement Agent 1-4 Hiring All Levels

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232


Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.Responsibilities

Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreementsResearch, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new businessBuild and maintain good relations with suppliersHandle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliersDevelops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activitiesInterfaces with internal and external customers and suppliersManages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentationManages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performanceMonitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planningIncorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutionsAbility to communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/CompanyIntegrated Product Team representation and supportChange ManagementTracking affordability/trade studiesPerforming BOE (Bases of estimate) / Estimating tasksKnowledge and support of P&L activitiesAbility to be decisive in complex problem solving

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:1+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or related experienceHiring for multiple levels,entry-level to experiencedAbility to effect changeDriven to learn new skills in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenMicrosoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPointPreferred Qualifications:Excellent Data analysis skills a plusKnowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plusKnowledge of MRP Systems, SAP preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study related work experienceKansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.#LI-CG1