Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Boeing•Mesa, AZ

2d•$69,700 - $101,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing's Indirect Supply Chain (ISC) organization is seeking an Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Information Data Technology and Security (IDT&S) team. This position may be based out Mesa, AZ; Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; North Charleston, SC; Englewood, CO; or Seattle, WA. In this role you will manage various types of IT contracts including software, hardware, and managed services. As an Associate Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, you will own end-to-end procurement activities including but not limited to early engagement with stakeholders, sourcing strategy development, Request for Proposal (RFP) authoring, proposal analysis, Terms & Conditions negotiation, and purchase order execution. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, experience in supplier negotiations, and a desire for continuous improvement. Join a mission-driven team that delivers and enables Boeing’s success. Indirect Supply Chain IDT&S is a multi-dimensional organization where you will partner with peers, cross-functional colleagues, and senior leaders to shape strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives that directly impact enterprise performance. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility procurements across a global footprint, where your influence will drive quality, innovation, and measurable business value.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in procurement and supply chain processes
1+ year of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
1+ year of experience negotiating price and schedule with customers
1+ year of experience communicating with internal and external customers
1+ year of experience working in a cross-functional environment
1+ year of experience using all the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience negotiating and/or managing IT contracts (e.g. software, hardware, and managed services)
Experience negotiating contractual terms and conditions
Experience communicating with customers, peers and all levels of leadership
Experience with SAP Ariba

Responsibilities

Assists with developing integrated supplier and category strategies
Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
Evaluates supplier capabilities and performance to support Boeing innovation of products and services
Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
Recommends and implements supply chain process improvements
Builds and maintains relationships across the enterprise and within the supply base