Mid-Level Category Management Specialist

Mid‑Level Category Management Specialist

Company:
The Boeing Company, Boeing Global Services (BGS). This role is part of the BGS‑Government Supply Chain Strategy/Category Management team, responsible for supply chain category strategy across all BGS‑G businesses. Locations:
Hazelwood, MO;
Everett, WA; or Seattle, WA.

• Lead supply chain strategy for material & standards, raw materials, castings/forgings, and other systems categories, including supplier growth, maintenance, development, and exit.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and inform sourcing activities such as strategic sourcing, alternate/dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification/approval, and long‑term contracting.
• Negotiate agreements—including LOIs, MOUs, pricing, distribution rights, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, and most‑favored‑nation terms—and issue and assess RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations.
• Identify and develop new sources/manufacturers through capability and capacity assessments, customer and part qualification/approval.
• Collaborate with Business Category Analysis (BCA) and Business Delivery & Supply (BDS) Category Management functions.
• Apply best practices and structure to manage multiple critical projects, prioritize and drive them to fruition.
• Communicate effectively across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries, influencing stakeholders without direct authority and presenting to executive leadership.

• At least 6years of related work experience.
• Minimum 4years of supply‑chain experience.
• Minimum 2years dealing with risk identification and mitigation plans.
• Experience working cross‑functionally and building positive relationships.
• Strong problem‑solving and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Travel availability (approximately 10–20% of the time).

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA, or Master of Science in Supply Chain.
• Experience in supply‑chain category management, supplier contracting, or procurement.

Position requires a credit check. The role is held in a drug‑free workplace; applicants may be subject to testing per company policies.

Salary range: $99,450–$143,750annually. Total rewards include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Eligibility depends on location, hire date, and applicable agreements.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other protected characteristics.