Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

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 Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) is currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect to join the Direct Procurement and Supplier Lifecycle & Relationship Management solution teams in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; or Plano, TX. 

As our Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect, you’ll drive innovation in Direct Procurement and Supplier Lifecycle & Relationship Management, impacting one of the world’s most complex supply chains.

This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead transformative projects that will drive our product team and the Boeing Supply Chain forward!

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures encompassing hardware, software, and networks

• Create and maintain architectural models and diagrams to communicate system designs

• Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements

• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and architectural solutions

• Research and assess emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks

• Provide informed recommendations for adoption and integration strategies

• Design and implement integration strategies ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow

• Define and standardize Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), protocols, and communication methods for interoperability

• Analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability

• Embed security best practices into system designs

• Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies

• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation architectures, design decisions, and technical specifications

• Produce user guides, operational manuals, and roadmaps for current and future states

• Engage with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to align on architecture

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle

• Monitor progress to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices

• Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies in system design and development

• Identify challenges and make timely, well-informed decisions independently

• Foster cooperative relationships across teams

• Adapt flexibly to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with Supply Chain Management and Procurement work and/or general Business Operations

• 5+ years of experience with any of the following: Project/Program Management, Procurement, Supplier Program Management, Engineering, Production Engineering, and/or Supplier Quality

• 5+ years of experience with software development, systems architecture, programming

• 5+ years of experience with integration technologies such as Application Programming Interface (API), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Cloud Integration Services

• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 10+ years of experience leading successful Lean and process improvement initiatives across an Information Technology (IT) organization

• 10+ years of experience with IT4IT, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Agile, DevOps, and/or other relevant frameworks

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT transformation projects

• 5+ years of experience automating and optimizing Supply Chain processes

• 5+ years of experience of supply chain management and how technology supports end-to-end business processes (e.g., order fulfillment, procurement, logistics, etc.)

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 are 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: $142,800 – $207,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 30, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

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
Individual Contributor
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.