Job Description

Senior or Lead Supply Base Management Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Lead Supply Base Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in El Segundo, California.

This position will support Supply Chain activities for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Commercial and Government Satellite products and services. This exciting position is fast paced and provides a unique opportunity to learn about and support the Boeing Space Business from a variety of areas. You will build a foundation of skills, experiences and partnerships necessary to develop and pursue more complex Supply Chain opportunities across the Boeing enterprise.

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 4:

• Leads supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Leads the development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs
• Develops and implements supplier base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies
• Analyzes supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into contracting strategies
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs

Position Responsibilities – Lead Level 5:

• 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• More than 5 years of experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Senior Level 4: More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead Level 5: More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
• More than 5 years of experience in program management within supplier management
• More than 5 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management
• More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
• More than 5 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements
• More than 5 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• More than 5 years of experience working in supplier management, engineering, and/or operations
• More than 5 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior Level 4: Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Lead Level 5: Typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 15% of the time.

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.

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 Senior Level 4: $130,050 - $160,650

Summary pay range Lead Level 5: $156,400 - $193,200

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 5, 2026.

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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