Lead Supply Base Management

In this role, you will develop and execute robust Recovery Plans in partnership with our suppliers and internal teammates.  The priority and objectives are to drive improved supplier performance, achieving measurable targets. You will collaborate cross functionally with Boeing teammates across Business Units including Engineering, Procurement, Planning Quality, Supply Chain functional experts and Boeing leadership.   Your efforts will achieve BGS goals of driving Supply Chain Stability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in project leadership, strong relationship management skills, procurement skills, problem solving and the strong ability drive action.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture relationship with Suppliers at all Levels

• Partner with supplier to develop and lead Supplier Recovery Roadmap and Projects – Ensuring progress to plan & actions

• Coordinate, Collaborate and Present Recovery Project Plans, Status, Actions and Help Needed with Supply Chain teams & Key Stakeholders

• Collaborate and develop sense of ownership with internal teams such as Supplier Management, Planning, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Global Field Ops to actively engage on recovery efforts with supplier

• Leads the development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs

• Analyzes supplier and internal business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities

• Strong communication skills, collaboration, and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role

• Travel requirement: 50-75% - minimum twice monthly

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Management/Procurement as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer, Supplier Program Manager, Supply Chain Management Analyst/Item Manager, or Supply Base Manage

• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships

• 5+ years of experience applying risk management and mitigation principles

• 5+ years of project management

• 5+ years cross functional experience

• Strong communication and relational skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Forecasting, asset mgmt. and collaborative planning

• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external)

• Experience working with suppliers and managing a supply base in a dynamic environment with frequent expedited procurement demands

• Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

• Experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements and an applied understanding of Lean practices

• Build effective briefings

• Collaborating respectfully

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to drive results.

• Experience in supply chain capacity planning

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Credit Check: This position will require a credit check.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $130,050 - $175,950