Senior Category Management Specialist

Boeing Co.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior Category Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain Strategy team in Everett, WA, Dallas, TX, Plano, TX or Seattle, WA. The role focuses on developing category plans, strengthening supplier relationships, guiding strategic sourcing, negotiating agreements, and driving risk-aware decisions that create value for Boeing and its customers.

Applicants bring extensive aerospace supply chain experience and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Supply Chain experience in Aerospace industry.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Base Management or Program Management.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain contracting.
• Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Inform sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate/dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting.
• Negotiate agreements, including LOIs, MOUs, pricing, distribution rights/agreements, capacity agreements, and terms.
• Issue and assess RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and/or other solicitations.
• Develop new sources/manufacturers including capability and capacity assessments, qualification and approval.
• Collaborate with BCA and BDS Category Management units.
• Apply best practices to manage and drive projects to fruition; prioritize multiple critical projects.
• Identify risks, opportunities and issues across boundaries; develop mitigation and resolution plans.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and executive leadership.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Base management or program mgmt

Contracting experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Senior Category Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain Strategy team in Everett, WA, Dallas, TX, Plano, TX or Seattle, WA.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing category plans to improve supply chain delivery and execution and integral to the profitable execution of BGS business. The successful candidate is a motivated, self-starter and is fueled by curiosity who will apply structure and discipline to drive innovation to create value for Boeing and its customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Inform sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate/dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting
• Negotiate agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.
• Issue and assess requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quote (RFQ), and/or other solicitations
• Develop new sources / manufacturers to include conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification and approval
• Collaborate with BCA and BDS Category Management business units
• Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects
• Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist. Understand a problem situation and its step-by-step transformation based on reason and logic.
• Demonstrate ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors, and to decide the best course of action
• Knowledge and understanding of the methodology, processes and tools associated with risk mitigation, opportunity management, and issue resolution
• Ability to identify risks, opportunities and issues across functional and organizational boundaries; understand constraints (technical, cost and schedule) to develop mitigation plans, capture plans, and resolution plans; identify the best course of action; and establish appropriate performance metrics to track progress
• Action-oriented, self-motivated driver that’s accountable for results
• Drive business impact even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous
• Develop and use collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Build rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverage the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision
• Work effectively and efficiently across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries and within a matrix organization to influence people that don’t directly report to you to execute on priorities
• Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Communicateeffectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of Supply Chain experience in Aerospace industry
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Base Management or Program Management
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain contracting
• Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 25%)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Category Management, Supplier Contracting, Procurement Strategy or Consulting

Conflict of Interest

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

Credit Check

This position will require a credit check

Drug Free Workplace

Boeingis 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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

At Boeing, 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.

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.

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: $130,050 - $153,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.