Supply Base Management Spec (Supply Base Mgmt)

Boeing•Hazelwood, MO

1d•$99,450 - $122,850•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 3) to join our dynamic team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The Boeing Company is seeking a Supply Base Specialist (Level 3) to oversee supplier performance, development, and strategic execution for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). In this mid-to-senior level role, you will manage a portfolio of critical defense suppliers, executing capability assessments, monitoring supplier health metrics, and driving root-cause corrective actions. You will serve as a vital link between supplier operations and Boeing programs, ensuring hardware, assemblies, and services meet strict military quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical/business discipline
More than 3 years of related work experience in supplier management, procurement, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations.
More than 3 years of working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR regulations, and aerospace/defense manufacturing compliance standards.
Experience utilizing enterprise ERP software (such as SAP) to manage supplier data, performance dashboards, or logistics tracking.
Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and cross-functional project management skills.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
U.S. Citizenship required for export control compliance.

Nice To Haves

Current, active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Professional certifications in supply chain or quality (e.g., APICS CSCP, ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer, PMP).
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints methodologies in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Strong technical aptitude with aerospace components, specialized machining, electronics, or defense hardware systems.

Responsibilities

Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies
Analyzes and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks, issues and opportunities
Develops mitigation plans
Identifies and participates in supplier and business improvement activities
Provides outcomes for potential integration into contracting strategies
Oversee day-to-day and long-term performance metrics (quality, delivery, and cost) for an assigned portfolio of defense and aerospace suppliers.
Conduct on-site and virtual evaluations of supplier manufacturing capacities, technical capabilities, financial health, and industrial safety compliance.
Identify operational bottlenecks within the supplier network; lead cross-functional teams to implement root-cause corrective actions and recovery plans.
Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to execute supplier selection, onboarding, and supply base consolidation strategies.
Deploy Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement initiatives directly into supplier operations to optimize yields and reduce cycle times.
Align supplier capabilities with internal requirements by bridging communication between Defense Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Finance.
Monitor and enforce supplier adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) requirements.