Procurement Manager – KC-46

Procurement Manager – KC-46

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Procurement Manager (Level K) to support the KC-46 Tanker Supply Chain Team in Everett, WA.

The candidate’s ability to partner and successfully work across functions to achieve the needs of the business is critical to this position. Cross functional collaboration will be necessary to partner and engage with, but not limited to, program management, engineering, quality, operations and suppliers.

This role will be to lead a group of supply chain professionals for the KC-46 program and has the unique role of working across Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Boeing Commercial business units. Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements. Manages employees from multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines performing activities related to the acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations, supplier assessment and performance improvement, management and improvement of supply chain management and processes and supplier diversity. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools. Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Position Responsibilities:

• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
• Manages employees from multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines performing activities related to the acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations, supplier assessment and performance improvement, management and improvement of supply chain management and processes and supplier diversity.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools.
• Potentially has oversight of Earned Value Management for material and major subcontractors.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

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

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience within Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes
• 3+ years of experience establishing relationships and maintaining strong on-going communication with customers, suppliers and/or vendors
• Experience leading a team or program.
• Experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• More than 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations).
• More than 1 year of experience in proposal development and contract negotiations with U.S. Government Customers.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams.
• 3+ years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.

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

Travel: Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where