Category Management Specialist; Experienced

Job Description

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has an exciting opportunity in the BGS-Government Supply Chain Strategy/Category Management team for an Experienced Category Management Specialist
. This team is responsible for supply chain category strategy across all BGS‑G businesses. The location for this role will be in Hazelwood, MO, Seattle, WA and/or Everett, WA.

Integral to the profitable execution of the BGS‑G business, Supply Chain Category Management is responsible for developing and implementing category plans to improve supply chain delivery and execution. Specifically, this role is responsible for:

• Material & Standards, Raw Materials, Castings/Forgings or other Systems Category Management
• Leading supply chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit
• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Informing sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate / dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long‑term contracting
• Negotiating agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.
• Issuing and assessing requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotes (RFQ), and/or other solicitations
• Developing new sources / manufacturers, including conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification / approval
• Collaborating with BCA and BDS Category Management
• Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects.
• An action‑oriented, self‑motivated driver that’s accountable for results.
• A track record of driving business impacts even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
• Work effectively and efficiently across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries and within a matrix organization to influence people that don’t directly report to you to execute on priorities.
• Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Communication. Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership.

The successful candidate is a motivated self‑starter who is fueled by curiosity and applies structure and discipline to drive innovation to create value for Boeing and its customers.

• 8+ years of related work experience
• 6+ years of Supply Chain experience
• 2+ years of experience with risk identification and mitigation plans
• Experience working cross functionally and building positive relationships
• Experience in problem solving and strategic decision making
• Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 10-20% of the time)

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain highly desired
• Supply Chain Category Management, Supplier Contracting or Procurement experience
• Strategy or Consulting experience

This position will require a credit check.

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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,…