Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Company : The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company's Indirect Supply Chain (ISC) organization is currently seeking an Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Information, Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) team. This position may be based in Mesa, AZ ; Everett, WA ; Seattle, WA ; Hazelwood, MO ; Englewood, CO ; North Charleston, SC; or Wichita, KS .

As a Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, you will own end-to-end procurement activities including, but not limited to, early engagement with stakeholders, sourcing strategy development, RFP authoring, proposal analysis, terms and conditions negotiation, and purchase orders. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, experience in supplier negotiations, and an established record of managing supplier relationships with mutually beneficial outcomes.

Indirect Supply Chain IDT&S is a multi-dimensional organization where you will work with peers, colleagues, and executives in other functions on exciting sourcing and contract management initiatives. This is a chance to be part of a team whose collective experience spans the globe and covers many areas of expertise. We pride ourselves on performance and quality.

In this role, you will have the following responsibilities related to IT software, infrastructure, or services.

Position Responsibilities :

Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and market offerings

Develop source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies that satisfy customer needs

Negotiate long-term agreements (terms and conditions)

Create and oversee strategic contracts

Engage in stakeholder and contract lifecycle management

Support the development and implementation of category strategies

Demonstrate strong business and financial insight

Recommend and implement supply chain process improvements

Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and develop implementation plans

Support and collaborate with strategic Boeing subsidiaries

Ability to travel 25% of the time if located outside of Wichita, KS

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contracts

1+ years of experience collaborating with IT suppliers and negotiating IT contracts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

3+ years of experience negotiating, interpreting, and editing terms and conditions leveraging the support of a contracts team

3+ years of experience collaborating with IT suppliers and negotiating IT contracts

3+ years of experience implementing process and / or strategy improvements

Project leadership skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Professional verbal and written communication skills, frequently leveraged when presenting to all levels of an organization

Experience with SAP Ariba and / or Oracle

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 : $79,050 - $123,050

Language Requirements :

Not Applicable

Education : Not Applicable

Relocation :

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement :

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive :

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance :

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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)

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