Mid level or Experienced Supply Base Manager

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced or Senior Supply Base Management Specialist to join our P-8 Supply Chain Team. This manager will bring strong ownership, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to supporting the success of our team and program. In this role, you will help manage supplier performance, assess and mitigate risk, and support the execution of supply chain commitments across a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is comfortable working across multiple priorities, organized in managing deliverables, and confident in communicating with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. A solid understanding of supply chain business fundamentals, along with the ability to navigate challenges with persistence and professionalism, will be key to success. We are looking for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in doing excellent work, and enjoys being part of a culture that balances hard work with a positive and supportive spirit. This role calls for a person who is tenacious, accountable, and able to build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike. Experience in manufacturing is a plus, as it can provide valuable perspective in driving performance and improving outcomes. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who approaches the work with energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility for delivering results that support the P-8 mission. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Requirements

More than 3 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.
More than 3 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree, (A Bachelor's degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in a Supply Chain Industry field of study)
More than 3 years of experience in program management within supplier management.
More than 3 years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
More than 3 years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes.
More than 3 years of working with U.S. Department of Defense contracts.
Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

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.
Leads supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
Leads the development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs.
Develops and implements supplier base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies.
Analyzes supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into contracting strategies.
Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs.