Lead Supply Base Management Specialist

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 5) to join our dynamic team in El Segundo, California. This position is expected to be 100% onsite and is for 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships
• Provides business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities and programs
• Leads 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

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• More than 5 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment
• More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• More than 10 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management
• More than 10 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
• More than 10 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements
• More than 10 years of experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• More than 10 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• More than 10 years of experience or relevant course work in any of the following: Six Sigma, Lean+, Manufacturing and/or Process Improvement
• Typically 15 or more years' related work experience or relevant military experience

Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Security Clearance

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Work Arrangement

• 100% onsite at El Segundo, California
• 1st shift
• Travel up to 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Pay & Benefits

Summary pay range: $156,400 - $193,200. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Boeing offers a Total Rewards package including 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 and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Export Control

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.