Indirect Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

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The Boeing Company is seeking an Indirect Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join their Capital Equipment & Tooling Procurement team located in Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Mesa, AZ; or Charleston, SC.

Join Our Capital Equipment & Tooling Procurement team

Are you ready to take your procurement career to new heights? At Boeing, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Mid-Level Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our innovative Capital Equipment & Tooling Procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of developing, managing, and enhancing Boeing's supply chain, making a significant impact on our operations and success.

What You'll Do: As a key player in our organization, you will be responsible for the contracting and acquisition of capital equipment and tooling for Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Defense & Space, and Boeing Global Services programs. Your expertise will help us build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring top-notch performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development: Craft and implement source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies that align with program, customer, product, and in-service goals
• Supplier Assessment: Evaluate suppliers' health, performance, and capabilities to deliver exceptional products and services
• Negotiation Mastery: Lead negotiations on pricing and contract terms, ensuring favorable outcomes for Boeing
• Proposal Evaluation: Analyze supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality, and risk, making informed decisions that drive success
• Contract Management: Prepare and execute binding agreements, ensuring compliance and clarity
• Risk Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and manage issues and opportunities effectively
• Market Analysis: Stay ahead of the curve by analyzing external market trends and internal demand
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline the acquisition of assets

Supplier Performance Monitoring:

• Identify root causes and develop recovery plans to enhance supplier performance
• Manage supply and demand, schedules, quality, delivery, and financial performance
• Initiate supplier improvement activities and integrate results into contracting strategies
• Develop innovative solutions to a variety of moderate scope and complexity challenges
• Contribute to the evolution of new job practices, techniques, and standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supply chain, and/or procurement practices
• 3+ years of experience leading negotiations with standard terms and conditions, including payment terms
• Proven track record as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contractual agreements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data and presenting insights to management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting lead negotiators for complex contracts
• Familiarity with modifying contract terms with legal assistance
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a customer-focused approach
• 5+ years of experience implementing process and strategy improvements
• 5+ years of experience identifying and integrating opportunities to enhance contracting strategies
• Self-directed with strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and matrix organizations
• Leadership skills with the ability to build positive working relationships

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $85,000 - $123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.