Procurement Associate Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs/Manages/maintains the development of the business process architecture for business process improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Acquires, develops, deploys, and uses business process architecture methodologies and computing tools to capture, analyze, and integrate business process and data design by applying expert and practical knowledge of all aspects of process management.
• Works directly with managers to scope, plan, and establish business process direction and strategies; business process subject matter experts to actively develop and maintain business process architecture; vendors to evaluate and acquire methods and tools; and the information technology organization to ensure that business process designs define computing system requirements.
• Integrating data from different sources, such as ERP systems, logistics providers, and suppliers, into a unified system
• Perform comprehensive analysis of transactional system data for procured part forecast/demand

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-5+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• SAP experience 
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Follow through
• Aggressive Multitasking Ability
• Demonstrated experience in/knowledge of Change Management, Risk Management, Affordability Management, Earned Value Management, Integrated master scheduling, business management
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of tools
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, innovative behaviors, and the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment
• Experience working & negotiating with cross-functional teams
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Suite
• Project Management applications

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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. 

We also provide 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: $60,300 - $92,450

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-5+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• SAP experience 
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Follow through
• Aggressive Multitasking Ability
• Demonstrated experience in/knowledge of Change Management, Risk Management, Affordability Management, Earned Value Management, Integrated master scheduling, business management
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of tools
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, innovative behaviors, and the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment
• Experience working & negotiating with cross-functional teams
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Suite
• Project Management applications

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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:

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. 

We also provide 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: $60,300 - $92,450

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.