Supply Management Spec; Supply Mgmt) Security Clearance

Position: Supply Base Management Spec (Supply Base Mgmt) with Security Clearance
Location: Hazelwood

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Supply Base Management Specialist (Level
3) to join our dynamic team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The Boeing Company is seeking a Supply Base Specialist (Level
3) to oversee supplier performance, development, and strategic execution for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). In this mid-to-senior level role, you will manage a portfolio of critical defense suppliers, executing capability assessments, monitoring supplier health metrics, and driving root-cause corrective actions. You will serve as a vital link between supplier operations and Boeing programs, ensuring hardware, assemblies, and services meet strict military quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.

Key Position Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

* Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations

* Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies

* Analyzes and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks, issues and opportunities

* Develops mitigation plans

* Identifies and participates in supplier and business improvement activities

* Provides outcomes for potential integration into contracting strategies Key

Position Responsibilities:

* Supplier Performance Management:
Oversee day-to-day and long-term performance metrics (quality, delivery, and cost) for an assigned portfolio of defense and aerospace suppliers.

* Supplier Capability Assessment:
Conduct on-site and virtual evaluations of supplier manufacturing capacities, technical capabilities, financial health, and industrial safety compliance.

* Risk & Issue Resolution:
Identify operational bottlenecks within the supplier network; lead cross-functional teams to implement root-cause corrective actions and recovery plans.

* Sourcing & Strategy Execution:
Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to execute supplier selection, onboarding, and supply base consolidation strategies.

* Continuous Improvement (Lean):
Deploy Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement initiatives directly into supplier operations to optimize yields and reduce cycle times.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Align supplier capabilities with internal requirements by bridging communication between Defense Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Finance.

* Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor and enforce supplier adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) requirements. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position is for 1st shift. 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.) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical/business discipline
* More than 3 years of related work experience in supplier management, procurement, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations.
* More than 3 years of working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR regulations, and aerospace/defense manufacturing compliance standards.
* Experience utilizing enterprise ERP software (such as SAP) to manage supplier data, performance dashboards, or logistics tracking.
* Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and cross-functional project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)
* Current, active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or higher.
* Professional certifications in supply chain or quality (e.g., APICS CSCP, ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer, PMP).
* Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints methodologies in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
* Strong technical aptitude with aerospace components, specialized machining, electronics, or defense hardware systems. Typical Education/

Experience:

Typically 6 or more years' related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required. Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Travel:
Position may require travel up to 25% of the…