Leads strategic supplier and procurement programs, including supplier performance management, contract negotiations, assessments, recovery plans, corrective actions, sourcing strategies, work movement initiatives, and stakeholder communication. Establishes technical and business direction to achieve financial, delivery, and product conformity targets. Partners with strategic suppliers, customers, and internal teams on procurement and contractual strategies. The role is fully onsite in El Segundo, California, or Cape Canaveral, Florida, with travel up to 50%.
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 a Lead or Principal Supplier Program Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in either El Segundo, California or Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Position Responsibilities - Lead Level 5:
Position Responsibilities - Principal Level 6:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Export Control:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 50% of the time.
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 for Lead Level 5:
FL: $140,250 - $173,250
CA: $150,450 - $185,850
Summary pay range for Principal Level 6:
FL: $161,500 - $199,500
CA: $172,550 - $213,150
Applications for this position will be accepted through September 6, 2026.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 07, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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 a Lead or Principal Supplier Program Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in either El Segundo, California or Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Position Responsibilities - Lead Level 5:
- Provides technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs
- Leads strategic supply chain activities to manage work with suppliers and programs
- Manages all aspects of supplier and stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases
- Leads supplier assessments and the development of recovery plans, corrective and preventative actions
- Leads the development of company or business unit procurement strategies
- Provides oversight, guidance and verification of work movement projects
- Communicates supplier and organization performance plans risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders
- Manages work movement plans
Position Responsibilities - Principal Level 6:
- Establishes technical and business direction and processes to meet financial, delivery and product conformity targets
- Develops and leads company procurement and contractual strategies for key suppliers, and programs
- Provides technical oversight and guidance of strategic supplier plans
- Directs the development of recovery plans
- Establishes technical and business guidance to meet financial, delivery and product conformity targets
- Identifies strategic work movement projects and plan elements
- Integrates company sourcing strategies, procurement and program activities
- Works directly with strategic customers to develop concepts and requirements for future business opportunities
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
Export Control:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree. (A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study)
- More than 5 years of experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management
- More than 5 years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- More than 5 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management
- Experience in root cause analysis and Corrective action
- More than 5 years of experience with cost proposal preparation on government contracts
- Experience leading supplier contract negotiations
- More than 5 years of experience working with U.S. Department of Defense contracts
- More than 5 years of experience working with suppliers in a technical capacity
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 50% of the time.
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 for Lead Level 5:
FL: $140,250 - $173,250
CA: $150,450 - $185,850
Summary pay range for Principal Level 6:
FL: $161,500 - $199,500
CA: $172,550 - $213,150
Applications for this position will be accepted through September 6, 2026.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 07, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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