Mid level or Experienced Supply Base Manager
About The Position
The Boeing Company's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division is seeking an Experienced or Senior Supply Base Management Specialist to join their P-8 Supply Chain Team in Tukwila or Seattle, Washington. This role requires a candidate with strong ownership, sound judgment, and a commitment to team and program success. The manager will be responsible for managing supplier performance, assessing and mitigating risk, and supporting supply chain commitments in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, capable of managing multiple priorities, organized, and comfortable communicating with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. A solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals and the ability to navigate challenges with persistence and professionalism are essential. The role values teamwork, excellent work, and a positive, supportive culture. The ideal candidate is tenacious, accountable, and skilled at building trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Manufacturing experience is a plus. The role requires 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
- Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
- A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
