Open To Work
David Bowen
Boeing
Mountlake Terrace,WA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Procurement AgentProcurement AgentProcurement AgentProcurement AgentFactory Service Attendant
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Mountlake Terrace, WAEverett, WASeattle, WATukwila, WA
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefits401k match
15
years of professional experience
Procurement Agent managing 16+ suppliers per month, FAR-compliant contracting, and 41+ contract actions per quarter for defense and commercial aviation programs. Coordinates 26–50 repair orders per week for C-17 and KC-46 work, drafts contract terms and conditions, and uses SAP and ERP systems to keep purchasing activity aligned to schedule and business priorities. Strengthens supplier performance through contract discipline, proposal review, and clear stakeholder communication.
Work History
Procurement Agent
1 Year- Boeing Defense, Space & Security BDS GSC&I - Core Operations and Strategy
- Compliance & Process Optimization – PC Closeout
- Executed PC Closeout tasks for various purchase agreements, reducing open Purchase Contracts by streamlining processes, implementing standardized procedures, leveraging technology, and fostering teamwork.
- Managed work according to contractual business priorities, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Boeing specifications, and contract deadlines.
- Experience monitoring supplier performance or negotiating contracts.
- Expertise in developing contract terms and conditions, managing proposals, and negotiating.
- Proficiency in composing, drafting, or revising contract documents.
- Exposure to US Department of Defense contracts or experience managing proposals.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Procurement Agent
3 Years 6 Months- Boeing Global Services BGS – Parts Repairs
- I provide lean principles to my statement of work consisting of placing purchase requisitions and purchase orders to repair parts for the C-17 Globemaster III which is a strategic transport aircraft designed for the US Air Force by Boeing, known for its long-range and heavy-lift capabilities. Furthermore, I source components for Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus, recognized as the most advanced multi-mission aerial refuelling aircraft in the world.
- Oversaw prioritization of numerous independent repair orders for C-17 and KC-46 aircraft.
- Collaborates with both internal and external clients to define procurement needs.
- Developed and implemented negotiation tactics resulting in contractual agreements.
- Interacts with various functions and initiatives to efficiently handle risks, challenges, and opportunities.
- Initiated supplier improvements through lean principles, integrating results into contracting strategies.
- Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business management.
- 10 years’ experience in supplier management
- Experience negotiating government procurements.
- Experience working within the Networks Procurement (NWP) purchasing system.
- 5 years of experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- 5 years of experience utilizing System Applications and Product (SAP)
- Boeing, Mesa, Arizona
Procurement Agent
6 Months- Purchased subscriptions, support services, and shredding services for Boeing Indirect Supply Chain business partner needs.
- Boeing Indirect Supply Chain Services
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and delivery timelines.
- Implemented procurement strategies that reduced costs and improved supplier performance.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to foster collaboration and innovation.
Procurement Agent
1 Year 11 Months- Duties and Competencies:
- Work with suppliers to procure emergency equipment, adult and infant life vests.
- Negotiated and created procurement contracts for products and services to support operational needs.
- Evaluate supplier proposals for cost, lead times, and quality.
- Evaluated supplier proposals based on cost, lead times, and quality to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance by:
- Managing supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
- Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques, and standards.
- Works collaboratively with internal team members to drive multi-system process changes.
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes BCA
Factory Service Attendant
3 Months- Collaborated with factory service staff to effectively clean and sanitize Boeing facilities, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
- Assessed area floor maps to identify cleaning needs and organized work carts with appropriate tools and supplies.
- Boeing, Everett, Washington
Supply Chain Procurement Manager
6 Years 4 Months- Established partnerships with profitable suppliers, ensuring timely ordering of necessary goods and services.
- Negotiated with external vendors to secure best terms.
- Coordinated purchase details of orders and deliveries while evaluating existing contracts for compliance and effectiveness.
- Performed risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Negotiated and drafted procurement contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Mega Star Enterprise, Beaverton, Oregon
Education
Master’s degree - business management
- Honors: Dean’s Student List
- GPA: 3.95
Bachelor’s degree - business management
- Honors: Dean’s Student List
- GPA: 3.90
Skills
Supplier management
Contract negotiation
Contract administration
FAR compliance
Procurement contracts
Strategic sourcing
RFQ development
Bid evaluation
Spend analysis
Supplier risk management
Contract lifecycle management
Category management
Cost reduction analysis
Procurement policy development
Supplier scorecards
Negotiation strategy
SAP
ERP systems
Microsoft Excel
Purchase order processing
Supplier performance analysis
Procurement reporting
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue by having supplier conduct a quality test and evaluation on repair parts.
President's Club at Megastar Enterprise
Achieved president's club award at Megastr Enterprise for five years in a row for increasing sales by twenty percent yearly.
Timeline
Procurement Agent
Boeing
2025.08 - CurrentRead More
Procurement Agent
Boeing
2022.02 - 2025.08Read More
Procurement Agent
Boeing
2021.08 - 2022.02Read More
Procurement Agent
The Boeing Company
2018.08 - 2020.07Read More
Factory Service Attendant
Boeing
2018.05 - 2018.08Read More
Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Mega Star Enterprise
2012.01 - 2018.05Read More
Los Angeles Pacific University
Bachelor’s degree from business management
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Los Angeles Pacific University
Master’s degree from business management
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