Senior Manager, Supplier Management

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) has an opening for a Senior Manager, Supplier Management (Level M)This position will be responsible to for leading a diverse team responsible for all aspects of Commercial and Government Training Systems/Services Integrated Product Team and BGS-G Standards.  The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in setting up long term strategies to support Procurement Bill of Materials (PBOMs), procuring and managing suppliers who produce complex hardware for development and production programs as well as a variety of service-related efforts.   The candidate should also have the capability to lead in a challenging, dynamic, fast paced, and high volume environment.  This leader will also be responsible to ensure requirements are clearly defined, and that processes are streamlined to enable flexible and agile procurement to support the BGS business in a competitive and global market place.  You will need strong business acumen, communication and problem solving skills to build and enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and key external suppliers.

This is an on-site position leading five (5) teams, 4 (4) in St. Louis, Mo, one (1) in Seattle, WA.  The selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite in St. Louis, Mo.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees and managers from multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines performing activities related to the acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations, supplier assessment and performance improvement, management and improvement of supply chain management and commodity management and processes and supplier diversity.

• Ensure organizational, business and technical strategies, goals and objectives related to highly complex and strategic negotiations aligns with company vision/strategy. Meet cost savings/affordability targets. Measures progress to plan. Holds negotiation team accountable for achieving goals. Participates in negotiations as necessary.

• Provide strategic leadership, knowledge and oversight of negotiation processes and tools, advance the implementation of strategic contracting strategies, and participate in negotiations as necessary. Develop and build a compliance-focused team culture.

• Develop and execute organizational strategies that accelerate growth, reduce cost, and improve supply base performance. Establish partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports. Builds strategic partnerships with suppliers and/or organizations to advance Boeing's position.

• Build and develop an empowered team through coaching and mentoring, and provide developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities.

• Champion a culture of communication that conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup, project or process goals. Proactively communicate with employees, peers, customers, and stakeholders, keep others informed.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• Experience in Supply Chain Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Supply Chain Planning.

• Experience with subcontracting in a USG approved purchasing system/environment

• Experience working with suppliers and managing a supply base in a dynamic environment with frequent expedited procurement demands

• Experience with business strategy execution plans.

• Experience developing Procurement Bill of Materials 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Commercial and or Government Training Solutions

• Experience with MRP systems such as NWP

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. 

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: 153,850 - 208,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 23, 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

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.