Strategic Supplier Sourcing Manager

Boeing • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Learning and Development Operations organization is seeking a Strategic Supplier Sourcing Manager to elevate supplier performance across the enterprise, foster innovation and collaboration, and lead the future of Boeing’s global L&D suppliers. The role builds partnerships with Boeing leaders and suppliers, shapes sourcing strategies, and ensures suppliers deliver quality services at the right cost and time. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed Boeing locations: Berkeley or Hazelwood, Missouri; North Charleston, South Carolina; or Auburn, Renton, Seattle, or Everett, Washington. Travel to domestic Boeing locations may be required up to 25% of the time.

The manager owns L&D supplier sourcing strategy and leads sourcing plans and projects through procurement, compliance, and contract lifecycle processes. The role leads employees responsible for sourcing plans and programs, monitors supplier performance and contractual obligations, supports cost modeling and forecasting, and oversees supplier relationships and governance after contract award. Candidates must complete Boeing’s First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process. Successful candidates must also satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal management; alternatively, completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• At least 5 years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes.
• At least 3 years of experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Successful completion of the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite at one of the listed Boeing locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 10 or more years of experience in supplier sourcing, contract management, or procurement.
• Experience in Learning and Development supplier sourcing within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in highly matrixed businesses.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Experience developing and managing supplier performance metrics, service-level agreements, and governance frameworks.
• Experience with the SAP Ariba procurement system.

Responsibilities

• Own the supplier sourcing strategy for Learning and Development by leading strategic sourcing plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into supplier contractual documents and manage requirements throughout the contract lifecycle in partnership with Indirect Supply Chain Procurement.
• Lead sourcing projects through procurement and compliance processes, including Fit-For Use, Global Privacy Office and Global Trade Controls, AI Governance Board, Release of Proprietary Information, and Legal Guidelines.
• Lead employees who develop and execute project and program sourcing plans across functional areas, ensuring objectives are achieved within scope, time, quality, and constraints from pre-contract award through post-contract award.
• Monitor supplier performance against contract requirements, coordinate contract changes, and oversee service-level agreements, performance metrics, and quarterly business reviews.
• Partner with Learning and Development leaders to build cost models and support forecasting and planning.
• Establish and manage supplier system access, badge requests, and supplier accounts.
• Oversee supplier relationships and post-contract-award governance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Use industry expertise and market research to inform sourcing decisions, manage variations in learning demand, and deliver supplier services.
• Travel to domestic Boeing locations up to 25% of the time.
• Complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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