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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Procurement Agent

Full-TimeDeadline 11/2/26
$64.6k - $92.4k+ Variable compensation
Mid
Bachelor's
Tukwila, WA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In Person100% onsite at one listed location; travel may be required up to 25%.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • More than 3 years of experience in Supplier Management or Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer.
  • More than 3 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts.
  • More than 3 years of experience leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance and must be U.S. citizens.
  • Candidates must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Responsibilities
  • Perform continuous review and analysis of demand and supply.
  • Prepare and execute proprietary information agreements.
  • Support sourcing strategies, negotiations, and documentation of contracts and agreements.
  • Communicate performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree or higher.
  • More than 3 years of experience with Supplier Management or Procurement practices and processes.
  • More than 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers or in supplier management.
  • More than 3 years of experience in proposal development and contract negotiations with U.S. Government customers.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Oct 30th, 2026
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Boeing shares fell sharply after its third-quarter results, as management admitted ongoing production problems. The stock trades at $168.11, down from $188.32 before the earnings. Revenue rose 3.9% year on year to $24.19 billion, in line with analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings per share were -$0.34, against expectations of -$0.20. Operating margin improved to 1.5% from -20.5% a year earlier, and backlog reached $745.4 billion, up 17.3%. Chief executive officer Robert Ortberg said stabilising 737 production is taking longer than planned, with wing manufacturing and fuselage supply from Wichita proving difficult. Deliveries were the highest since 2018, but he said progress is "not always going to be perfectly linear." Chief financial officer Jesus Malave Jr. called the 777X delivery timing a significant risk to 2027 targets.

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Oct 30th, 2026
Boeing Q3 revenue rises 3.9% to $24.19B as 737 delays drive wider loss; backlog hits $745.4B

Boeing met Wall Street's revenue expectations in the third quarter of 2026, with sales up 3.9% year on year to $24.19 billion. Its adjusted loss of $0.34 per share was well below the expected loss of $0.20. Operating margin rose to 1.5% from -20.5% a year earlier. Backlog reached a record $745.4 billion, up 17.3%, helped by defence wins including the US Navy's FA-XX fighter and a PAC-3 expansion. Chief executive officer Robert Ortberg said 737 production remains unstable, with wing manufacturing and fuselage supply causing delays. Boeing expects stable output of 47 jets a month next year and aims for 52 by late 2027. The company projects free cash flow of $2 billion in 2026. Shares trade at $167.96, down from $188.32 before the results.

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Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing shares plunge 11% to $168.18 as 737 Max delivery targets slip

Boeing shares fell 10.69% to $168.18 on Tuesday after the company said it would miss delivery targets because production rates are improving more slowly than hoped. Trading volume hit 46.8 million shares, about 588% above the three-month average of 6.8 million. Third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion missed analysts' estimates of $23.8 billion. The adjusted loss per share of $0.34 was wider than the $0.25 forecast. Boeing will not reach its goal of delivering 500 737 Max jets this year. Slower production growth will also delay its path to profitability. The results dampen recent good news. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the 737-10 Max earlier this month, and in September Boeing won a US Navy fighter jet contract.

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Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing posts $745B record backlog, but $464M free cash flow disappoints Wall Street

Boeing's turnaround is advancing, but cash is arriving more slowly than Wall Street wants. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% year over year. Its adjusted loss narrowed to $0.34 per share from $7.47, and free cash flow rose to $464 million from $238 million. Backlog hit a record $745 billion, including more than 6,300 commercial aircraft. Still, Commercial Airplanes posted a $697 million operating loss and a negative 6.5% margin, hurt by delivery mix, higher supply-chain costs and spending on future production increases. Analysts are split. Jefferies cut its free cash flow forecasts to $2.2 billion for 2026, $4.8 billion for 2027, and $8 billion for 2028. Operationally, the FAA has certified the 737-7 and 737-10, and net debt has fallen to roughly $25 billion.