Supply Chain Senior Manager – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks a senior leader to direct the Global Supply Chain based in El Segundo, CA. You will coordinate supplier operations, indirect procurement, and strategic sourcing to deliver high-quality parts on time and within cost targets.

You will manage multiple teams, drive continuous improvement, and report to the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain. This onsite role emphasizes strategic and tactical execution in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, or business.
• 10+ years in supply chain/procurement in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• 5+ years in leadership roles building and scaling teams.
• Government contracting under FAR/DFARS.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, high-level vision for the supply chain aligned with company goals and growth.
• Drive supply chain strategy to support major proposals and pursuits with cost expectations.
• Oversee sourcing, supplier management, pricing, terms, and SOW strategies.
• Strengthen supply chain resiliency by identifying and mitigating risks across global and domestic bases.
• Develop, manage, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Mentor and provide regular feedback through 1:1s and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, or business

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems

Job description

Supply Chain Senior Manager – Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

As Director of Global Supply Chain (GSC) you will inspire, coordinate, and lead several teams within Millennium’s GSC organization to deliver high-quality parts on time and on cost, with considerations for continuous improvement, driving reduction in cost, with focus on quality. The manager is the advocate for the team to ensure they have the required resources to exceed customer expectations. You will directly manage supplier operations, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and other Supply Chain related functions. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain and sits onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA. This position's internal job code is Procurement Multi-fam Spec. Our team is currently hiring for level L.

Position Responsibilities

• Support and execute a clear, high-level vision for the supply chain organization, aligning with company goals and growth strategies
• Drive supply chain strategy to support major proposal and pursuit activities, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and cost expectations and qualified sources of supply
• Sourcing and supplier management, pricing, terms, and conditions, and Statement of work strategies and negotiations
• Strengthening supply chain resiliency by identifying and mitigating risks across global and domestic supply bases
• Develop, manage, and monitor key performance indicators
• Provide mentorship and regular feedback through 1:1 meetings and formal performance reviews

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, OR business
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain/procurement in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles building and scaling teams
• Government contracting under FAR/DFARS regulations
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with ITAR/EAR, classified programs
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, including pricing analysis, lead time and contract negotiations, supply chain planning and procurement, and high-level executive communications.
• Vast ERP/MRP/MES/PLM system experience
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Experience building scalable processes
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data extraction and root cause analysis, with a proven track record of developing scalable, effective solutions
• Excellent business judgment and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset
• Meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on approach, with a commitment to driving large-scale initiatives and removing obstacles to
• Strong negotiator

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems 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.

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

Level L: $150,450 - $221,250

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Category = Supply Chain Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

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)

Equal Opportunity & EEO

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 Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)