What Type of Person Thrives in the Procurement Industry, According to a Procurement Agent at Boeing
Urmi believes individuals who thrive as procurement agents at Boeing are those who "enjoy being challenged" and possess strong attention to detail, as both transactional and strategic contracting roles require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ability to navigate these challenges is key to success in this industry.
Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Challenge Seeking
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Urmi Tripathi
Procurement Agent
Boeing
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Legal & Policy, Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Thriving in this industry requires enjoying challenges and being good at paying close attention to details.
2. Opportunities exist in both transactional procurement and strategic, long-term contracting.
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would describe people who typically thrive in this industry as people who enjoy being challenged. They are also good at paying close attention to details.
Currently, I work as a transactional procurement agent. There are also opportunities to do strategic contracting and long-term contracting.
In both of those roles, it is important to enjoy a challenge, critical thinking, and problem-solving.