Procurement Manager – First Line Leader

Procurement Manager – First Line Leader

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) Supplier Management has an opening for a Procurement Manager - First Line Manager (Level K). This position will have the responsibility, accountability and authority (RAA) to build and lead a diverse team of individual contributors in support of the BGS landing gear and aerostructures exchange programs in Seattle, WA. 

This is an expansive role and this role requires extensive experience negotiating and managing MROs. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for Program Integration, Business Operations and Strategy, Supply Base Strategy and geo-diversification, Operational Metrics/Dashboard, Business Transformation and Special Projects and Initiatives. 

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Development and performance management of after-market supply base for our key commercial suppliers, with added focus on geo-diversification and continuous improvement
• Managing supplier operations activities including new business proposal and change board activities, management of supply base performance including on-time delivery, quality, supplier capacity analysis, supplier recovery plans, and readiness assessments.  Performing risk management and mitigation activities.
• Establishing an agile and responsive supply base with rapid response capabilities required to support the BGS business in a competitive and global marketplace.
• This position will also require proven ability to operate in a collaborative environment developing strong relationships across teams and functions to ensure overall success of aggressive business objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure organizational, business and technical strategies, goals and objectives align with business strategy and customer requirements. Meet supplier performance metric targets and manage progress to plan.
• Develop project or operational plans, and execute organizational strategies that accelerate growth, reduce cost and lead times, and improve supply base performance, including managing supplier recovery plans.
• Establish/ build strategic partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
• Provide strategic leadership, technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements, and participate in negotiations as necessary.
• Build and develop an empowered team through coaching and mentoring and provide developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities.
• Inspire a culture and create an environment where diverse, high-performing and engaged team members can excel and flourish.
• Champion a culture of communication that conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup, project or process goals. Employ Seek, Speak & Listen (SS&L) to proactively communicate and engage with employees, peers, customers, and stakeholders, keep others informed.

 

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.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• 8+ years of total related experience - Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Planning, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.
• 3+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services.
• Experience with critical business and financial acumen including risk, issues, and opportunity management to drive performance.
• Experience using or applying metrics to measure performance against projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in Global MRO Operations Management
• 4+ years of experience within supply chain strategies (e.g., inventory reduction, supplier consolidation, optimum flow, lead-time reduction).
• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international)

 

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.

 

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

Credit Check: This position will require a credit check

 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $101,000 - $144,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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