Strategic Supplier Sourcing Manager
BoeingStrategic Supplier Sourcing Manager
Company:
The Boeing Company
The BoeingCompany's Learning and Development(L&D)Operationsorganizationiscurrently seeking aStrategic Supplier Sourcing Managerto join ourteam inBerkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; North Charleston, SC;Auburn, WA; Renton, WA; Seattle, WAorEverett, WA.
TheL&Dteam'svision is topower Boeing's growthtrajectoryby delivering an engaged and prof
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icient workforce.A successful candidatewill operationalizethis vison byelevatingsupplier performance across the enterprise,empoweringinnovationandfosteringcollaboration.
Steppinginto a pivotal role youwilldrive the future of Boeing's Learning and Development globalsuppliers.Youwillbuild trusted partnerships withvariousleadersacrossBoeing,connect withsuppliers,shape sourcing strategies, and ensure our suppliers deliver excellence at the right cost and the right time.
Position Responsibilities:
• Own thesuppliersourcing strategy forL&Dby leading the development of strategic sourcing plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Transform business requirements into supplier contractual documentsandmanage requirements throughout the contract lifecycleinpartnershipwithIndirectSupply Chain (ISC)Procurement
• Managesourcing projects through procurement and compliance processes, includingFit-ForUse,GlobalPrivacyOffice andGlobal TradeControls,ArtificialIntelligence (AI)GovernanceBoard,Releaseof ProprietaryInformation, andLegalGuidelines
• Leademployees who develop and execute project and programsourcingplans across functional areas, ensuring achievement ofobjectiveswithin scope, time, quality, and constraints frompre-contractawardthrough post-contract award
• Monitorsupplier performance against contract requirements(coordinate contract changes; overseeService Level Agreement(s), performance metrics, and quarterly business reviews)
• Partner withL&Dleaders to build cost models and support forecasting and planning
• Establish and manage supplier system access, badge requests, and supplier accounts
• Oversee supplier relationship and governance post-contract award, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
• Leverage industryexpertiseand market researchto inform sourcing decisions, manage learning demand variations, and deliver top-tier supplier services
• Travel up to 25% of the time to domestic Boeing locations
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functionalproject/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
• 5+ years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes
• 3+ years of experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
• Experience working in a global environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience in supplier sourcing, contract management, or procurement
• Experience in L&D supplier sourcing within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teamsin highly matrixedbusinesses
• Experience leading change management initiatives and driving operational excellence
• Experience developing and managing supplier performance metrics, Service Level Agreements, and governance frameworks
• Experience in SAP Ariba procurement system
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI