Negotiate and manage contracts with Japanese primary-structure suppliers, lead supplier-focused projects end-to-end, coordinate cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders, develop supplier engagement and contracting strategies, monitor supplier performance, identify and mitigate risks, and present program updates and recommendations to leadership.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Procurement Agent - Contracts to join our Asia Structures Contracts team in Everett, Washington. We are seeking a driven Procurement Agent to work directly with Japanese primary-structure suppliers. This role will lead priority projects from initiation through execution, coordinate with executive internal stakeholders and external suppliers, negotiate and finalize multiple types of agreements, and develop strategies to advance program objectives.
The Contracts Procurement Agent plays a pivotal role in negotiating and managing contracts with our Asia Structures suppliers. As a Contracts Procurement Agent, your responsibilities will focus on contracting strategy, contracting knowledge, and negotiating. Your primary duties include maintaining relationships with external companies and internal collaborators, and negotiating various contract types, as well as contract extensions. In this role, you will be the primary contact with the supplier(s), and the internal focal for various projects.
Position Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $118,000 - $160,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Procurement Agent - Contracts to join our Asia Structures Contracts team in Everett, Washington. We are seeking a driven Procurement Agent to work directly with Japanese primary-structure suppliers. This role will lead priority projects from initiation through execution, coordinate with executive internal stakeholders and external suppliers, negotiate and finalize multiple types of agreements, and develop strategies to advance program objectives.
The Contracts Procurement Agent plays a pivotal role in negotiating and managing contracts with our Asia Structures suppliers. As a Contracts Procurement Agent, your responsibilities will focus on contracting strategy, contracting knowledge, and negotiating. Your primary duties include maintaining relationships with external companies and internal collaborators, and negotiating various contract types, as well as contract extensions. In this role, you will be the primary contact with the supplier(s), and the internal focal for various projects.
Position Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management for supplier-focused initiatives, from initiation and planning through execution and closeout.
- Serve as primary liaison between internal executive stakeholders and Japanese primary-structure suppliers.
- Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements and terms & conditions across multiple agreement types.
- Create and implement supplier engagement strategies that support program timelines and technical requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Provide regular program updates and present recommendations to executive leadership.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, strategy, legal, finance) to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.
Basic Qualifications:
- 7+ years' experience developing and executes company strategic business goals and objectives
- 7+ years' experience at managing contract terms from negotiation through preparing and executing negotiated documents
- 7+ years of demonstrated knowledge in developing solutions for unique challenges that may serve as precedent for future decisions
- 7+ years' experience with the ability to serve as the prime consultant and external spokesperson for the company on highly significant matters related to goals and objectives
- Experience managing supply chain or supplier development projects within aerospace (particularly primary structures preferred)
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and terms & conditions. Experience working with cultural and business practices awareness.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with aerospace contracting, regulatory, and certification processes
- 10+ years' experience developing and executes company strategic business goals and objectives
- 10+ years' experience at managing contract terms from negotiation through preparing and executing negotiated documents
- 10+ years of demonstrated knowledge in developing solutions for unique challenges that may serve as precedent for future decisions
- 10+ years' experience with the ability to serve as the prime consultant and external spokesperson for the company on highly significant matters related to goals and objectives
This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $118,000 - $160,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
3265 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, United States, 98008
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