Job Description
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We are seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Category Management Specialist (Level 4) to join our Indirect Supply Chain (ISC) Logistics team focused on the Transportation category.
Our ISC Logistics team is responsible for contracting services supporting the transportation, logistics and warehousing (TWL) needs across Boeing.
This is a critical role building and maintaining Boeings global transportation network. You will work closely with internal business partners and external carriers, forwarders and brokers to ensure the transportation network helps build a reliable, high-quality and value-driven supply chain.
You will be responsible for driving strategic sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management and contract management for all Boeing outsourced transportation.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop and drive integrated supplier and category strategies near and long term with key business partners covering transportation in air, ocean, trucking, parcel, rail, freight forwarding and customs brokerage across all Boeing business units
Partner with enterprise stakeholders including business units and functions to drive supplier and category vision into key activities such as long-term agreements, make-buy-transfer decisions and corporate initiatives
Lead strategic and tactical relationships with key transportation suppliers to drive service, quality and innovation
Advise business unit functions developing solutions for operational and business challenges including quality/delivery, long term agreement and negotiations
Understand and manage supplier performance by developing category KPIs to measure and improve performance
Drive yearly value collection for the logistics category
Develop improvement ideas and sourcing strategies by analyzing and understanding data
Lead cross-functional project teams to identify and develop business case and implementation plans for key high value projects
Partner with finance teams to optimize the total cost of ownership across the logistics portfolio
Guide, coach, and support procurement agents through contract life-cycle management, planning, and analytics, including collecting benchmarking and industry data for outside perspectives
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.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Experience in category management or strategic sourcing
Experience with logistics management
5&43; years of experience managing metrics to drive data driven solutions/decisions
5&43; years of experience collaborating with internal partners to meet business goals and objectives
3&43; years of experience developing presentations for and presenting to executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
5&43; years of experience working with supplier management, supply chain, procurement and/or strategic sourcing practices and processes
Experience leading through influence (across business units, programs and functions)
Experience analyzing carrier performance, costs, and business processes and developing service level agreements in the transportation field
Experience with freight forwarding and/or transportation modes: FTL, LTL, international & domestic air freight, ocean, small parcel
Typical Education & Experience:
Typically 10 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.
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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
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 consideration.
Summary pay range: $98,600 - $154,100
Applications for this position will be accepted through May 21, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
