Strategic Sourcing Lead - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will own the development and performance of products and services through a well-defined sourcing strategy, key supplier relationships, cost target achievement, and supplier growth that align with Millennium’s mission and enterprise goals. This role partners with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Programs, Quality, Business Development, and senior leadership to drive sustainable cost reductions, compliance, reduced supply risk and continued delivery performance across key/critical suppliers and the related MSS programs. This position is fully onsite at our office in El Segundo, California.

This position’s internal job title is Supplier Program Mgmt. Our team is hiring for a level 4.

Position Responsibilities:  

Leadership & Strategy 

• Lead strategic supplier development to meet cost, quality, delivery, and agreement targets that support increased ramp up and production rates

• Build and maintain cross functional relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to identify and engage critical suppliers 

• Manage multiple commodity categories (mechanical, electronics, raw materials, etc.) and develop new sources of supply

• Drive implementation of long-term agreements (LTAs, BPAs, TA’s, MOU’s) and establish clear supplier relationship frameworks 

• Support make/buy decisions and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply

Operational Excellence 

• Oversee key supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies

• Forward thinking in sourcing needs and the related strategies

• Solid supplier/product technical and sourcing knowledge  

• Ensure all agreements meet FAR/DFARS and CPSR standards 

• Develop plans and timelines that define critical supplier risk, performance, availability, and value proposition targets

• Lead supplier strategy, supplier identification, supplier categorization, and supplier improvement initiatives

• Partner with internal stakeholders to guarantee key/critical supplier relationships and mutually beneficial relationships

• Support internal, AS9100, and CPSR audit readiness activities 

Supplier Management & Relationship Building 

• Drive supplier innovation, reduced lead times, and achievement of cost targets

• Manage supplier escalations and create recovery plans for schedule or quality issues

• Conduct key supplier evaluations, business reviews and lead performance improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years' of experience sourcing, including ≥3 years in a supplier development role 

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, supplier agreements, and CPSR compliant procurement practices

• Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment  

• Strong price, terms and delivery negotiation experience

• Strong executive presence and ability to present strategy and technical information for alignment and approval at multiple organizational levels 

• Proficiency in PPT, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master's degree in business or supply chain management

• APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification

• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels