Associate Procurement Agent

Company:

Boeing India Defense Private Limited

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

About Boeing Defense in India

Boeing is committed to providing holistic lifecycle solutions for defense customers in India through Boeing Defense India (BDI). BDI serves as the local entity, offering these solutions for government and defense customers in India. BDI plays an important role in the mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces. Efficient solutions, timely support, and flawless execution are critical elements of BDI’s commitment to Boeing customers and the Indian aerospace and defense industry.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different  perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview:

Boeing India supply chain management team is currently looking for an Associate Procurement Agent to join their team in New Delhi, India. 

A successful candidate will get the opportunity to work on Boeing defense Programs and will be working on Supply Chain deliverables for these mission critical programs. Candidate will understand the importance of collaboration, stakeholder management and time criticality for these critical Programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include the following activities (not limited to): –

• Oversee Purchasing Activities in the Area of Direct Materials and ensure purchased items are both cost effective and of high quality

• Drive and Monitor towards Closures for RFQs to Approved Vendors

• Responsible for Timely Receipt of Materials, Expedites & Supplier management

• Ownership towards Supplier Payments, Stock Transfer Orders, Return to Vendors and Return Material Authorization

• Tracking and Reporting Key Functional Metrics to improve Process Effectiveness

• Partnering with Stakeholders to Ensure Clear Requirements Documentation

• Fostering Relationship with Primary Vendors and Strategize Procurement

• Quality of Reporting in Terms of Data Accuracy and Drive Hygiene in SAP

• Promote Process Efficiencies through Automated Channels where Applicable

• Communicating and Negotiating with Vendors and or Internal Stakeholders

• Sound knowledge of SAP Materials Management Module, processes and tools

• Hands on experience in using SAP on day to day transactions

• Provide inputs to IT and SAP implementation team on the procure to pay process to enable them to enhance the system.  Work on different IT Tools and  ERP systems as per requirements

• Work on Supplier identification, Supplier onboarding , Localization (In-country procurements)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree is required as a basic qualification

• Hands on experience towards Procure to Pay Process in SAP MM

• 5 + Years of related experience in Supply Chain domain

• High proficiency working with Excel, Power point and MS office tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior working experience in the Aerospace Industry is preferred

• Proven Soft Skills with Proactive Attitude Exposure to Global Business Interactive Environment

• Hands on experience with Procurement Platforms and Tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+ 4 years’ related work experience.

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (India)

Experience Level

Mid Level

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for following established procedures in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing and payment of items. Assists in formulating an approved vendors list encompassing all categories.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Assisting in Managing Work, Projects, Policies, and Standards for Purchasing Across Departments

• Assists with generating and providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Assures sanitation compliance.

• Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g., Food, Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.

• Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.

• Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.

• Assists in enforcing first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom products.

• Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand guidelines.

• Ensures that proper safeguards are in effect for the security of the food and beverage storeroom assets.

• Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.

• Communicates with kitchen, restaurant management and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.

• Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity, quality, weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.

• Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and beverage costs.

• Maintains inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, etc.

• Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g., C-7s, menu costing, general office duties).

• Completes period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting standard operation procedures.

• Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.

• Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.

• Assists in receiving and inspecting all deliveries.

• Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual.

• Ensures accurate administration of all invoices, and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge to Purchasing Operations

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of A.S.I. standards.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Interacts with kitchen staff, vendors and Executive Chef.

• Uses existing computer programs effectively to post invoices, update items and costs.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Experience Level

Mid Level