Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Sourcing & Contracting

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

17h

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The role demands a focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment. Candidates must also display strong judgment, leadership, and integrity. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management within a production environment, including direct people leadership and team management responsibilities
Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
Experience working with multiple cross functional groups
Strong project management and time management skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization
Ability to effect change
Knowledge of MRP systems, SAP preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or other relevant course of study
MBA or Master’s Degree highly preferred
Knowledge/experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes
APICS, CPIM, CSCP or other industry certification
4+ years of experience in a leadership role
Governance and compliance background including experience with AS9100 or other external audits

Responsibilities

Leads the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including defining Statements of Work (SOWs), developing and issuing bid packages, evaluating supplier proposals, awarding work, and negotiating and executing supplier contracts.
Performs responsibilities requiring the integration of disciplines from more than one supplier management and procurement job family applying independent, specialized technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives
Activities include, but are not limited to, the development, integration, implementation, and execution of multidisciplinary business processes
Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers, suppliers and employee across all levels to carry out responsibilities
Applies process management and improvement techniques
Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to problems
Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement