Senior Category Management Specialist

Senior Category Management Specialist Company:

The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Senior Category Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain Strategy team in Everett, WA, Dallas, TX, Plano, TX or Seattle, WA.This position is responsible for developing and implementing category plans to improve supply chain delivery and execution and integral to the profitable execution of BGS business. The successful candidate is a motivated, self-starter and is fueled by curiosity who will apply structure and discipline to drive innovation to create value for Boeing and its customers.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead Supply Chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships

Inform sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate/dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting

Negotiate agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.

Issue and assess requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quote (RFQ), and/or other solicitations

Develop new sources / manufacturers to include conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification and approval

Collaborate with BCA and BDS Category Management business units

Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects

Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which no routine solutions exist. Understand a problem situation and its step-by-step transformation based on reason and logic.

Demonstrate ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors, and to decide the best course of action

Knowledge and understanding of the methodology, processes and tools associated with risk mitigation, opportunity management, and issue resolution

Ability to identify risks, opportunities and issues across functional and organizational boundaries; understand constraints (technical, cost and schedule) to develop mitigation plans, capture plans, and resolution plans; identify the best course of action; and establish appropriate performance metrics to track progress

Action-oriented, self-motivated driver that’s accountable for results

Drive business impact even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous

Develop and use collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Build rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverage the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision

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

Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):10+ years of Supply Chain experience in Aerospace industry5+ years of experience in Supply Base Management or Program Management5+ years of experience in supply chain contracting

Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 25%)Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain…