Senior Supplier Program Management Specialist

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supplier Program Management Specialist (level 4) to join our Space Launch Systems team in Huntsville, Alabama.
This position will oversee the design, development, qualification, testing and integration of new supplier systems and components.
Will also play a critical role in managing our supplier relationships, the delivery of high-quality products while contributing to the success of our space exploration mission and managing the end-to-end supplier program management process.
Position Responsibilities: Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and project management, to define program requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
Proactively identifies and mitigates potential risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
Monitors supplier performance, conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and cost targets.
Provides technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs.
Leads the development of company or business unit procurement strategies.
Provides oversight, guidance and verification of work movement projects.
Communicates supplier and organization performance plans risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders.
Manages work movement plans.
This position is hybrid.
The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
This position is for 1st shift.
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
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.
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Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree.
(A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study).
More than 3 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements.
More than 3 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.
More than 3 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): More than 3 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity.
More than 3 years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions.
More than 3 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations.
More than 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts and sub-contracts.
More than 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management.
More than 3 years of experience in root cause analysis and Corrective action.
Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.
g.
Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.
g.
PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.
) Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Travel: Position may require travel up to 50% 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.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p April 22nd, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.
S.
Government Export Control Status: 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 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.