Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

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.
The Boeing company is seeking an Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Factory, Production, and Site Services Consumables Procurement team. Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist play a pivotal role in developing, managing, integrating and improving Boeing's supply chain. This position may be located at the Mesa, AZ; Auburn; Everett; Renton; or Seattle, WA site.
This position is responsible for procuring cutting tools and related machining supplies, including but not limited to drill bits, end mills, cutting inserts, reamers, and other essential tooling needed to support production, maintenance, and operational needs. These tools are critical to maintaining productivity and ensuring work can continue without delay. Success in this role requires the ability to understand critical business needs, strong organizational skills, and the capability to manage a heavy workload effectively. It also requires the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate well with internal business partners, including those with high expectations and demanding requirements.
Our organization is responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and contract management of indirect goods and services across Boeing's global enterprise, and is critical to enabling company operations.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develops source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies that integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies
• Assesses suppliers' company health, performance and capability to deliver products and services
• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Evaluates supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality and risk
• Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Conducts risk, issues and opportunities management
• Analyzes external market and internal demand
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams the acquisition of assets

Monitor and manage supplier performance by:

• Identifies root cause and recovery plans
• Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, and delivery and financial performance
• Initiates supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Contributes to the development of new job practices, techniques, and standards

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 3+ years of experience working with supplier management, supply chain, and/or procurement practices and processes
• 3+ years of experience leading negotiations with standard terms and conditions; including payment terms
• Experience as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contractual agreements
• Experience with using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience interpreting data and presenting analysis and/or recommendations to management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements
• 3+ years of experience identifying and integrating opportunities to leverage/improve contracting strategies
• Experience supporting a lead negotiator for complex contracts
• Experience modifying contract terms with legal assistance
• Experience with communication skills (written and verbal) with customer focus
• Experience in a self-directed role
• Experience in business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Experience in leadership skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Experience working in matrix organizations with people at all levels

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 Washington: $94,350 - $127,650
Summary pay range for Arizona: $88,400 - $119,600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 27, 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.
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