Senior Supply Base Manager - Onsite Defense

Boeing; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Tukwila, WA, is seeking an Associate or Experienced Supply Base Management Specialist to join our P-8 Supply Chain Team. You will help manage supplier performance, assess risks, and support the execution of supply chain commitments in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The role requires strong ownership, judgment, and communication with senior leadership. Experience in manufacturing is a plus; relocation is not negotiable for this position.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year of experience negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance.
• More than 1 year of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services.

Responsibilities

• Participates in managing supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Gathers and reviews data for use in supplier performance evaluations.
• Identifies and communicates potential risks and issues.
• Provides support in the development of mitigation plans.
• Deploys operating authority to improve product delivery and quality performance.
• Supports the development and implementation of supplier project plans.
• Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies.
• Analyzes and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develops mitigation plans.
• Identifies and participates in supplier and business improvement activities.
• Provides outcomes for potential integration into contracting strategies.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Job description

The Boeing Company in Tukwila, WA, is seeking an Associate or Experienced Supply Base Management Specialist to join our P-8 Supply Chain Team. You will help manage supplier performance, assess risks, and support the execution of supply chain commitments in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The role requires strong ownership, judgment, and communication with senior leadership. Experience in manufacturing is a plus; relocation is not negotiable for this position.