Mid- Level Procurement IPT Focal

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

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking a Supply Chain professional in Wichita to synchronize materials, manage supplier contracts, and optimize inventory across metal and non-metal suppliers. You will interface with internal and external customers, develop RFQs, negotiate awards, and monitor supplier performance to drive timely delivery and quality.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project management, and organizational skills within a manufacturing environment and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a supply chain role within aerospace or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure timely, quality materials.
• Develop RFQs/proposals, analyze responses, negotiate and award contracts, manage post-award activities.
• Place inventory levels, purchase orders, and monitor supplier performance.
• Monitor demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning.

Skills

Supply chain management

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Placing inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry
• SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with any leadership level
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Project Management experience and skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, process oriented
• How to build and positively cultivate relationships and use influence to obtain the desired outcomes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings
• Excellent Data Analysis and Problem Solving skills
• Financial analysis skills
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials and processes
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are 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

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.

We also provide 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.

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $73,050 - $112,000

Kansas Tax Credit

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: 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.

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.