Spirit AeroSystems · 3 hours ago
Associate Procurement
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $84K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that focuses on designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Associate Procurement role involves managing the procurement of raw materials, interfacing with suppliers and customers, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time
Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance
Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry
High School Diploma or GED
Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with any leadership level
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Project Management experience and skills highly valued
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, process oriented
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who understands the importance of relationships - how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain the desired outcomes
Preferred
Excellent Data Analysis and Problem Solving skill is a plus
Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials and processes is advantageous
Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus
Benefits
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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