Supply Base Management Specialist (Lead or Senior)

Boeing • Boston, MA

137d • $109,650 - $157,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Base Management Specialist to support Boeing's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) team in Boston, MA. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Lead and Senior Supply Base Management Specialist. We're looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world's most advanced air defense system. Recently, the PAC-3 was honored as the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” in the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• 5+ years' experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams
• Experience analyzing and applying metrics to enable key business decisions and process improvement

Nice To Haves

• Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience establishing relationships and maintaining strong on-going communication with customers, suppliers and/or vendors
• Experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
• Experience in a leadership or management role

Responsibilities

• 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
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing