Senior Supply Base Management Specialist

Boeing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Kent, Washington, seeks a Senior Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 4) to lead supplier relationships and optimize performance for Air Dominance programs. This role is 100% onsite in Kent with a 1st shift schedule and a US citizenship requirement for security clearance.

Responsibilities include managing supplier quality and delivery, developing mitigating plans, and coordinating with IPTs and programs to meet contractual obligations and program objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years directly working with suppliers or supplier management.
• 3+ years on an Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities

• Leads supplier/subcontractor relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Leads development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs.
• Develops and implements supplier base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies.
• Analyzes supplier and business processes to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into contracting strategies.
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs.

Skills

Supplier management

IPT experience

DoD contracts

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Senior Supply Base Management Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 4) to join our A-MH (Air Dominance Proprietary) team in Kent, Washington.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Manages and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance.
• Leads the development of mitigations plans to avoid risk and resolve issues impacting customers and programs.
• Develops and implements supplier base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies.
• Analyzes supplier and business processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and incorporate into contracting strategies.
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• More than 3 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management.
• More than 3 years of experience on an Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• More than 3 years of experience working with U.S. Department of Defense contracts.
• More than 3 years of experience working in a multi-functional team environment.

Typical Education/Experience: Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Pay & Benefits: 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 - $160,650.

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 6, 2026.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable.

Education: Not Applicable.

Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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)

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. EEO is the law.

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