Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist

Boeing•Rockford, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to support Space Launch Systems (SLS) at our supplier (Collins Aerospace) in Rockford, Illinois. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Requirements

  • Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree. (A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study)
  • More than 5 years of experience in root cause analysis and Corrective action
  • More than 5 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

  • More than 10 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
  • More than 10 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance
  • More than 10 years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions
  • More than 10 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
  • More than 10 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
  • More than 10 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management

Responsibilities

  • Oversees technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs
  • Leads strategic supply chain activities to manage work with suppliers and programs
  • Manages all aspects of supplier and stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases
  • Leads supplier assessments and the development of recovery plans, corrective and preventative actions
  • Leads the development of company or business unit procurement strategies
  • Provides oversight, guidance, and verification of work movement projects
  • Communicates supplier and organization performance plans risks, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders
  • Manages work movement plans

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
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