Procurement Agent Intern (Vertical Lift) - 12 Months Placement

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Procurement Agent Intern (Vertical Lift) - 12 Months Placement

Company:Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

This post is for a Procurement Agent Intern (Vertical Lift) to work within the Supply Chain function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) in Gosport, Yeovil or Bristol. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services.
As a member of the Supplier Management & Procurement team, the Procurement Agent (Buyer) responsibilities include:
* Negotiating contracts for products, services and technologies.
* Engaging stakeholders to ensure that programme, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
* Negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions.
* Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements. Optimising execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.
* Managing supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.
* Mitigating risks and issues.
* Initiating supplier improvement activities and providing results for integration into contracting strategies.
* Assisting with continuous review and analysis of demand and supply.
* Gathering data for supplier performance evaluation and improvement opportunities.
* Support to proposals for new business.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
* Studying towards a business degree, with interest or focus on supply chain.
* Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail.
* Drive and enthusiasm.
* Integrity and strong ethical values.
Typical Education & Experience:
* Skilled team member/contributor
* Driving for business results
* Customer satisfaction focus
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:Not Applicable

Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)