Senior Partner Management Specialist

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Partner Management Specialist to join the Strategy and Business Operations – Global Sourcing & Vendor Management (GSVM) team in Kent, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; or Seattle, WA. The role is responsible for managing pre-contract sourcing efforts and post-contract vendor management of Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) key suppliers. More specifically, this role will serve as a Vendor Manager for Dell Technologies (note – scope of position is subject to change as business priorities change), who provides multiple IDT&S outsourced services to the enterprise. This individual will work closely with various levels of IDT&S leadership and Product Managers to refine sourcing strategies, consult on the optimal mix of insource/outsourced work, develop Request for Proposal/Information documentation (e.g. Statements of Work, Performance Metrics) and lead the technical evaluations of bidder proposals. Additionally, the position will lead vendor governance, relationship management, performance management, and Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) mitigation support. Strong cross-functional partnerships will be required with other Boeing organizations, including but not limited to: Indirect Supply Chain, Finance, Global Trade Controls, Global Privacy Office, and Information Security.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or equivalent combination of procurement, project management, and vendor management
• Experience using or applying metrics to measure performance against projects
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience developing supplier statements of work and supplier performance oversight

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field or related
• Relevant sourcing or procurement related certifications
• Relevant project or program management related certifications
• 3+ years of experience working within Information Technology
• Experience implementing AI solutions within Procurement, Sourcing, and/or Vendor Management scope

Responsibilities

• Work with IDT&S leaders and their organizations to solve business challenges and opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that optimize the placement of work, internally and externally to meet business goals and objectives
• Lead, develop, and manage the documentation of supplier Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, deliverables, and performance metrics (e.g., service level agreements, service level objectives, key performance indicators) in partnership with Product Managers
• Lead bidder SOW evaluations, assess supplier capabilities, and gaps to requirements
• Assist Product Managers with supplier implementation and transition efforts
• Drive vendor management best practices and establish vendor governance (e.g., Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management) with assigned supplier
• Work with suppliers to develop or mature their capabilities to handle the IDT&S work statements
• Manage stakeholder & supplier relationships through the sourcing lifecycle
• Lead stakeholders and suppliers through conflict resolutions
• Identify, manage, and lead mitigations of sourcing or vendor related risks, issues, and opportunities
• Facilitate supplier billing oversight and reconciliation
• Identify trends in Information Technology, Procurement, and Sourcing industry best practices

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
• 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 a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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