Strategic Supplier & Supply Base Lead

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) invites a Lead Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 5) to join the A-MH team in Berkeley, Missouri. This role is 100% onsite on first shift, focused on supplier performance and strategic guidance.

You will lead IPTs, integrate supplier strategies with programs, resolve complex supply base issues, and coordinate sourcing efforts while ensuring compliance with security and export control requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management.
• 5+ years of experience on an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• U.S. Citizenship required due to security and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier/subcontractor performance and relationships
• Provides business and strategic guidance for critical suppliers, commodities and programs
• Leads the resolution of complex or strategic supply base issues
• Consults with management and customers to lead the development of future supply base requirements
• Integrates supplier strategies with program needs and supply base capabilities
• Drives the company's cross-functional supply base strategy process
• Evaluates potential proposals and coordinates sourcing proposals
• Ensures external partners are meeting business expectations
• Acts as primary point of contact for suppliers, customers and programs

Skills

Supplier management

IPT leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) invites a Lead Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 5) to join the A-MH team in Berkeley, Missouri. This role is 100% onsite on first shift, focused on supplier performance and strategic guidance.

You will lead IPTs, integrate supplier strategies with programs, resolve complex supply base issues, and coordinate sourcing efforts while ensuring compliance with security and export control requirements.