Aerospace Procurement & Supplier Negotiation Specialist

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit Defense) seeks a supply chain professional to manage supplier relationships, contracts and post‑award activities. You will evaluate suppliers, develop RFQs/Proposals, and coordinate with internal customers to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery of aerospace components.

The role requires experience in inventory/forecasting and strong data analysis, with eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supply chain role in aerospace or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Act as an authorized agent managing supplier-related activities and contracts.
• Research, evaluate and set expectations for prospective suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Develop requests for quotations/proposals; analyze responses and awards.
• Interface with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Manage post-award supplier activities and supplier documentation.
• Manage inventory levels, forecasting data, and supplier performance.
• Monitor customer demand to optimize total supply chain planning.
• Incorporate planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce variability.
• Communicate and track program changes flowing down from Prime/Company.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team representation and Change Management.
• Support bases of estimate / estimating tasks and P&L activities.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Security clearance

Education

BS in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (Spirit Defense) seeks a supply chain professional to manage supplier relationships, contracts and post‑award activities. You will evaluate suppliers, develop RFQs/Proposals, and coordinate with internal customers to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery of aerospace components.

The role requires experience in inventory/forecasting and strong data analysis, with eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance.