Senior or Lead Supply Base Management Specialist

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

3d • $130,050 - $193,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Lead Supply Base Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in El Segundo, California. This position will support Supply Chain activities for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Commercial and Government Satellite products and services. This exciting position is fast paced and provides a unique opportunity to learn about and support the Boeing Space Business from a variety of areas. You will build a foundation of skills, experiences and partnerships necessary to develop and pursue more complex Supply Chain opportunities across the Boeing enterprise.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Senior Level 4)
• More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Lead Level 5)
• More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• More than 5 years of experience in program management within supplier management
• More than 5 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management
• More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
• More than 5 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements
• More than 5 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• More than 5 years of experience working in supplier management, engineering, and/or operations
• More than 5 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment
• Must 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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience (for Senior Level 4). Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.
• Typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience (for Lead Level 5). Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leads supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Leads the development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs
• Develops and implements supplier base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies
• Analyzes supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into contracting strategies
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs
• Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships
• Provides business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities and programs
• Leads the resolution of complex or strategic supply chain issues
• Consults with management and customers to lead the development of future supply base requirements
• Integrates supplier strategies with program needs and supply base capabilities
• Drives the company's cross-functional supply base strategy process
• Evaluates potential proposals and coordinates sourcing proposals
• Ensures external partners are meeting business expectations

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior