The Supply Base Management Specialist will facilitate supplier/subcontractor business relationships and performance to contractual obligations and expectations. They will monitor supplier quality and delivery performance to identify potential risks, issues and opportunities. They will develop and execute supply base work movement plans and integrates with customer, program and commodity strategies.

This role requires a keen attention to detail. The individual selected will be responsible for carefully monitoring and measuring supplier performance while clearly communicating performance expectations.

We are committed to provide our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable encouraging work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to develop and build balanced and mutually beneficial work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizes Work Movement Team’s (WMT) standard process to independently lead and be accountable for high risk Work Movement projects to ensure perfect quality and on-time transferred parts.

• Leads the Execution of High Risk Work Movement Projects, identifies key project stakeholders, develops and maintains project implementation plan and ensures engagement and progress to plan by leading reoccurring Performance to Plan reviews both internally and externally with assigned suppliers.

• Leads on-site supplier engagements to identify/manage risks early, develop mitigation strategies and track risk mitigation actions to closure to ensure parts are produced with perfect quality on-time.

• Leads supplier deep dives and Integrated Risk Reviews (IRR) to understand a Suppliers capabilities in project management, staffing, training, capacity, planning/schedules, quality and inventory mitigations.

• Serves as a mentor and coach to existing Work Movement Team.

• Builds trust across organizations and communicates effectively to develop partnerships with key stakeholders, customers and leadership.

• Has advanced proficiency in Project Management methodologies and Risk Management.

• Collaborates with suppliers to create and track inventory cutover plans and safety stock mitigation plans ensuring any part shortage risk to AP programs is mitigated and tracked to closure.

• Skilled in utilizing Microsoft products and updating standard project artifacts and reports on project progress to Executive leadership and customers as required.

• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs in the lens of the Work Movement Project.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services

• 3+ years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

• 3+ years of experience in a role that required Scheduling, Project and/or Program Management skills

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Ability to travel 30% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality

• 5+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Operations

• Project Management Certification

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior (Level 5): Typically, 15 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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. 

Shift:

This position is for first shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a non-union represented position

Total Rewards:

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 a number of 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 Senior Level (Level 5): $133,412 - $163,059

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 29, 2024