Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Boeing; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Corporate Services procurement team across Mesa, AZ and other U.S. locations.

The role focuses on sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance for HR, Learning and Development, and Travel, ensuring compliant, cost‑effective procurement execution. Strong collaboration and communication are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 1+ years in Supply Chain Sourcing, Supplier Management or Planning.
• 1+ years of negotiating with standard terms and conditions; including payment terms.
• Experience as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies.
• Assess suppliers’ health, performance and capability to deliver.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality and risk.
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management.
• Analyze external market and internal demand.
• Identify root cause and recovery plans.
• Manage supply/demand, schedules, supplier quality and financial performance.
• Initiate supplier improvement activities and integrate results into contracting strategies.
• Develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Skills

Negotiations

Data analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Company: The Boeing Company

Locations: Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Everett, WA; North Charleston, SC; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; Hazelwood, MO

Boeing is seeking a talented Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Corporate Services procurement team in Mesa, AZ, El Segundo, CA, Everett, WA, North Charleston, SC, Renton, WA, Ridley Park, PA or Hazelwood, MO. The strategic sourcing and contracting specialists play a pivotal role in developing, managing, integrating and improving Boeing's supply chain. Our organization is responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and contract management of indirect goods and services across Boeing’s global enterprise and is critical to enabling company operations. This role manages sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance for HR, Learning and Development, and Travel categories, ensuring compliant, cost‑effective procurement execution. It partners closely with HR, Travel, and cross‑functional stakeholders to align purchasing decisions with business needs, policy requirements, and service level expectations. Success in this role requires the ability to understand critical business needs, strong organizational skills, and the capability to manage a heavy workload effectively, along with business acumen and problem‑solving abilities. The ideal candidate should be experienced working in cross‑functional teams, demonstrate leadership, possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear customer focus and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies that integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies
• Assess suppliers’ company health, performance and capability to deliver products and services
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Evaluate supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality and risk
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management
• Analyze external market and internal demand
• Identify root cause and recovery plans
• Manage supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Initiate supplier improvement activities and integrating results into contracting strategies
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques, and standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Supply Chain Planning
• 1+ years of experience leading negotiations with standard terms and conditions; including payment terms
• Experience as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contractual agreements
• Experience interpreting data and presenting analysis and/or recommendations to management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements
• 5+ years of experience identifying and integrating opportunities to leverage/improve contracting strategies
• Experience supporting a lead negotiator for complex contracts
• Experience modifying contract terms with legal assistance
• Experience in a self-directed role
• Experience working in matrix organizations with people at all levels

Other Requirements

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Summary pay range: $69,700 - $101,200

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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)

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.