Supply Chain Senior Manager – Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. The Supply Chain Senior Manager role leads teams within Millennium’s Global Supply Chain organization to deliver high-quality parts on time and on cost, while supporting continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality. The role advocates for the team and ensures it has the resources needed to exceed customer expectations. It directly manages supplier operations, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and other supply-chain functions. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and reports to the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain. The internal job code is Procurement Multi-fam Spec, level L. The role supports a high-level vision and strategy for the supply-chain organization and aligns supply-chain activities with company goals, growth strategies, customer requirements, and cost expectations. It drives proposal and pursuit support, sourcing and supplier management, negotiations, and supply-chain resiliency. The position also develops and monitors performance indicators and provides team mentorship and performance feedback. This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. Applicants must also meet U.S. export-control requirements, and the company will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment and satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety sensitive.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, or business; equivalent education is also referenced in the posting.
- At least 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
- At least 5 years of experience in leadership roles building and scaling teams.
- Experience with government contracting under FAR/DFARS regulations.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. Applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a clearance.
- Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements; the posting specifies that a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.
- Complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
- Satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ITAR/EAR and classified programs.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, including pricing analysis, lead-time and contract negotiations, supply-chain planning, procurement, and high-level executive communications.
- Extensive ERP/MRP/MES/PLM system experience.
- Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
- Experience building scalable processes.
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including data extraction and root-cause analysis, with a track record of developing scalable, effective solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal business judgment and communication skills, with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on approach, with commitment to driving large-scale initiatives and removing obstacles.
- Strong negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Support and execute a clear, high-level vision for the supply-chain organization, aligned with company goals and growth strategies.
- Drive supply-chain strategy for major proposal and pursuit activities, aligning with customer requirements, cost expectations, and qualified sources of supply.
- Lead sourcing and supplier management, including pricing, terms and conditions, statements of work, and negotiations.
- Strengthen supply-chain resiliency by identifying and mitigating risks across global and domestic supply bases.
- Develop, manage, and monitor key performance indicators.
- Mentor team members and provide regular feedback through one-on-one meetings and formal performance reviews.
- Manage supplier operations, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and other supply-chain-related functions.
- Advocate for the team and ensure it has the resources needed to exceed customer expectations.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
