Senior Category Management Specialist (Fasteners and Hardware)

Boeing • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Senior Category Management Specialist (Fasteners and Hardware) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) Parts and Distribution Services Strategy and Business Development team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fasteners and Hardware Category Management Specialist (Level 5) to join our team in Dallas, TX. This team is responsible for supply chain category strategies across all BGS businesses. Position Responsibilities: Fasteners and Hardware Category Management, including standard fasteners and hardware, proprietary fasteners and hardware, and specialty hardware and materials Leading supply chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships Informing sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate / dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting Negotiating agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc. Issuing and assessing requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quote (RFQ), and/or other solicitations Developing new sources / manufacturers, including conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification / approval Collaborating with BCA and BDS Category Management Project management: Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects. Problem solving and strategic decision making: Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist. Understand a problem situation and its step-by-step transformation based on reason and logic. Demonstrate ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors, and to decide the best course of action. Risk Management: Knowledge and understanding of the methodology, processes and tools associated with risk mitigation, opportunity management, and issue resolution. Ability to identify risks, opportunities and issues across functional and organizational boundaries; understand constraints (technical, cost and schedule) to develop mitigation plans, capture plans, and resolution plans; identify the best course of action; and establish appropriate performance metrics to track progress. Urgency: An action-oriented, self-motivated driver that’s accountable for results. Proactive amidst ambiguity: A track record of driving business impacts even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous. Builds positive relationships: Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision. Influence: Work effectively and efficiently across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries and within a matrix organization to influence people that don’t directly report to you to execute on priorities. Negotiation: Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Communication: Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 12+ years of related experience
• 6+ years of experience in Supply Base Management
• 4+ years of experience in fasteners and hardware
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain contracting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study
• 15+ years of related experience
• 6+ years of experience negotiating contracts or management supplier performance

Responsibilities

• Fasteners and Hardware Category Management, including standard fasteners and hardware, proprietary fasteners and hardware, and specialty hardware and materials
• Leading supply chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit
• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Informing sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate / dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting
• Negotiating agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.
• Issuing and assessing requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quote (RFQ), and/or other solicitations
• Developing new sources / manufacturers, including conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification / approval
• Collaborating with BCA and BDS Category Management
• Project management: Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects.
• Problem solving and strategic decision making: Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist. Understand a problem situation and its step-by-step transformation based on reason and logic. Demonstrate ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors, and to decide the best course of action.
• Risk Management: Knowledge and understanding of the methodology, processes and tools associated with risk mitigation, opportunity management, and issue resolution. Ability to identify risks, opportunities and issues across functional and organizational boundaries; understand constraints (technical, cost and schedule) to develop mitigation plans, capture plans, and resolution plans; identify the best course of action; and establish appropriate performance metrics to track progress.
• Urgency: An action-oriented, self-motivated driver that’s accountable for results.
• Proactive amidst ambiguity: A track record of driving business impacts even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
• Builds positive relationships: Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
• Influence: Work effectively and efficiently across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries and within a matrix organization to influence people that don’t directly report to you to execute on priorities.
• Negotiation: Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Communication: Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides 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 several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed