Supply Base Management Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) (Level 3 or 4)

Supply Base Management Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) (Level 3 or 4)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Supply Base Management Specialists to join our Supply Chain (SC) Work Movement team in Everett, WA.

The selected candidate will be working in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment while learning new skills, solving challenging problems, and experiencing opportunities to grow in the SC organization. This position is supplier facing and will be responsible for managing the relationship with external suppliers and project managing all aspects of their performance.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Mid-Level or Senior Level Supply Base Management Specialists.

As an integral member of the Supply Chain (SC) Work Movement team, the Procurement Agent will provide support to external suppliers and internal organizations through their supply chain knowledge, with a focus on development programs, customer introductions, and certification. This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to efficiently and effectively achieve development program milestones. The Statement of Work includes standard Supply Chain Management functions, data analysis, forecasting, supply and/or demand troubleshooting, and additional duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilizes Work Movement Execution Team’s (WMET) 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with Supplier Chain and/or Procurement practices and processes
• 3+ years of experience working Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) 
• 3+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts 
• 3+ years of experience developing proposals or contracts 
• 3+ years of experience with industry ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or an equivalent such as SAP (System Applications and Product) 
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree
• 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience  
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry 
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 
• 3+ years of experience leading projects  
• 3+ years of experience functioning in a cross-functional environment 

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.

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