Description
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Supply Base Management Specialist to join their dynamic team in El Segundo, California. The successful candidate will manage supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships, provide business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities, and programs, and lead the resolution of complex or strategic supply chain issues.
Responsibilities:
- Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships
- Provides business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities, and programs
- Leads the resolution of complex or strategic supply chain issues
- Consults with management and customers to lead the development of future supply base requirements
- Integrates supplier strategies with program needs and supply base capabilities
- Drives the company's cross-functional supply base strategy process
- Evaluates potential proposals and coordinates sourcing proposals
- Ensures external partners are meeting business expectations
- Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers, and programs
Requirements:
- More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
- More than 5 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment
- More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- More than 10 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management
- More than 10 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
- More than 10 years of experience creating, interpreting, and/or enforcing technical requirements
- More than 10 years of experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
- More than 10 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
- More than 10 years of experience or relevant coursework in any of the following: Six Sigma, Lean+, Manufacturing, and/or Process Improvement
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Salary Range: $156,400 - $193,200