Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Boeing•Mesa, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking an Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join their Factory, Production, and Site Services Consumables Procurement team. This role is pivotal in developing, managing, integrating, and improving Boeing's supply chain. The position is responsible for procuring cutting tools and related machining supplies, which are critical for maintaining production, maintenance, and operational needs. Success requires understanding business needs, strong organizational skills, managing a heavy workload, and building positive working relationships with internal business partners. The organization manages the sourcing, procurement, and contract management of indirect goods and services across Boeing’s global enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
3+ years of experience working with supplier management, supply chain, and/or procurement practices and processes
3+ years of experience leading negotiations with standard terms and conditions; including payment terms
Experience as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contractual agreements
Experience with using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience interpreting data and presenting analysis and/or recommendations to management
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

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
3+ years of experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements
3+ years of experience identifying and integrating opportunities to leverage/improve contracting strategies
Experience supporting a lead negotiator for complex contracts
Experience modifying contract terms with legal assistance
Experience with communication skills (written and verbal) with customer focus
Experience in a self-directed role
Experience in business acumen and problem-solving skills
Experience working in cross-functional teams
Experience in leadership skills and ability to build positive working relationships
Experience working in matrix organizations with people at all levels

Responsibilities

Develops source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies that integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies
Assesses suppliers’ company health, performance and capability to deliver products and services
Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
Evaluates supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality and risk
Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management
Analyzes external market and internal demand
Coordinates with cross-functional teams the acquisition of assets
Monitor and manage supplier performance by: Identifies root cause and recovery plans
Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, and delivery and financial performance
Initiates supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Contributes to the development of new job practices, techniques, and standards