Procurement Agent (Supplier Operations and Performance)

The Boeing Company; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Supplier Management Lead for the E-7 UK AMS Modification Programme in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage supplier performance, align contracts, and build relationships across key stakeholders. Required qualifications include over 7 years of supply chain experience and an active UK security clearance. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence for three days a week. Applications will be accepted until December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years Supply Chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience in dynamic global supply chains.
• Experience managing major subcontracts with large organizations.
• Active UK security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Supply Chain Management for E-7 UK and USAF Programmes.
• Lead procurement activities related to supplier strategies.
• Manage supply chain baselines for the AMS Modification programme.
• Monitor and mitigate key programme risks and issues.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Communication skills

Influence diverse groups

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

Senior Supplier Management Lead – E-7 UK (Hybrid)

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 is searching for a Senior Supplier Management Lead – E-7 UK AMS Modification programme in Birmingham, UK. This role will have responsibility across the E-7 UK AMS Modification Programme for aligning supplier contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance. It will support the modification programme leadership in a consolidated approach to managing key supplier performance. This is a supply chain leadership role and will report to BDUK Supplier Management & Procurement Manager – Major Subcontracts & Integrated Product Teams, working closely with BDS E-7 Senior Supply Chain Manager and E-7 AMS UK Modification Leader.

This role is required to be on-site on average of 3 days a week. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. Please note the role is not an executive role but individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Represent E-7 Fixed Wing Supply Chain Management as the key on-site interface between the E-7 UK and USAF Programmes and STS Aviation Services. This would include preparing for and attending key programme, supplier and modification leadership drumbeat meetings on behalf of Supply Chain Management.
• Lead procurement activities related to committing company resources to purchase goods and services, developing supplier strategies, development of bid packages, proposal analysis and development of contracts.
• Key point of escalation for all on-site issues raised within the AMS Modification programme that relate to Supplier Management and working with BDS Supplier Management to resolve those issues.
• Manage changes to any of the Supply Chain baselines established for the AMS Modification programme.
• Leads and reporting on the performance of the total AMS Modification programme supplier to meet prime contract obligations. This includes compiling meaningful supplier metrics that enable the modification leadership team to make decisions.
• Managing the performance of STS Aviation Services to contract requirements and RAA as an on-site representative of Supply Chain Management, as well as the key focal for managing the STS relationship.
• Monitoring and mitigating key AMS Modification programme risks, issues and opportunities related to supply chain.
• Build and sustain positive relationships, influence key stakeholders, customers and suppliers – specifically STS Aviation Services and BDS supplier.
• Integrating with stakeholders across Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Boeing Global Services, and teams in the UK, Australia and the US.
• Promote our continued drive for supply chain excellence, focusing on contract performance, governance, continuous improvement, safety and quality.
• Adept practitioner of Seek, Speak and Listen/Psychological Safety principles across all activities whether people or programme focused.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 7+ years Supply Chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within dynamic global supply chains.
• Experience in executing acquisition or sustainment projects within MRO industry.
• Experience in managing major subcontracts with large organisations.
• Dynamic, innovative and like to think outside the box.
• Able to communicate, influence and engage a diverse group of engineering and programme management professionals.
• An advocate for diversity and inclusion and will be actively involved in leading change.
• An excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Outcome focused and demonstrates strong values-based leadership.
• Active UK security clearance

Desired Qualifications and Experience (nice to have)

• Experience in senior roles within a matrix organisation.
• University degree preferred.
• E-7 or Boeing 737 Product Knowledge.
• Experience supporting execution for UK government contract.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 22, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.