Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist

Boeing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Rockford, Illinois seeks a Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to support Space Launch Systems with Collins Aerospace. The role oversees critical supplier programs, develops procurement strategies, and drives supplier performance across contract phases.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years with suppliers, strong root-cause and technical requirements experience, and a technical degree (BS/MS/PhD). Requires travel up to 25% and export control compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD in a mathematical, scientific or information technology field.
• 5+ years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• 5+ years of experience creating, interpreting and enforcing technical requirements.
• 10+ years working with suppliers in a technical capacity.
• 10+ years negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.
• 10+ years interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions.
• 10+ years with proposal development and contract negotiations.
• 10+ years managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services.
• 10+ years working directly with suppliers or supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs.
• Leads strategic supply chain activities to manage work with suppliers and programs.
• Manages all aspects of supplier and stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases.
• Leads supplier assessments and recovery plans, corrective and preventive actions.
• Leads development of procurement strategies for the company or business unit.
• Provides oversight and verification of work movement projects.
• Communicates performance plans, risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Manages work movement plans.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in technical field

Job description

Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Supplier Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to support Space Launch Systems (SLS) at our supplier (Collins Aerospace) in Rockford, Illinois.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversees technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs
• Leads strategic supply chain activities to manage work with suppliers and programs
• Manages all aspects of supplier and stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases
• Leads supplier assessments and the development of recovery plans, corrective and preventative actions
• 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

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 5 years of experience in root cause analysis and Corrective action
• More than 5 years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• More than 10 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
• More than 10 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance
• More than 10 years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions
• More than 10 years of experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• More than 10 years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
• More than 10 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Travel

• Position may require travel up to 25% 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.

Shift

• Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

Pay & Benefits

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.

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Summary pay range: $140,250 - $173,250

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 21, 2026.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent