Experienced or Senior Supply Base Management Specialist

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Lead Supply Base Management Specialist to join our Direct Attack Weapons team in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Senior Level 4: Leads supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Led 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

• Lead Level 5: Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships
• Provides business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities and programs
• Led 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

Qualifications

• Senior Level 4: More than 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• More than 3 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and sub-contracts
• More than 3 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance
• More than 3 years of program management within supplier management

• Lead Level 5: More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
• More than 5 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements
• More than 5 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• More than 5 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment

Benefits

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Pay & Benefits

• Senior Level 4: $121,550 - $150,150
• Lead Level 5: $146,200 - $180,600

Application Information

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 26, 2026.