Category Management Specialist (Experienced)

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Category Management Specialist (Experienced)

Category Management Specialist (Experienced)

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Hazelwood MO USA
In-Office
122K-176K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead category strategy for materials (raw castings/forgings standards) across BGS-G. Develop supplier strategies negotiate agreements manage RFIs/RFPs/RFQs qualify sources and collaborate cross-functionally to drive supply chain performance and mitigate risk. Present to leadership and manage multiple strategic projects.
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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 Global Services (BGS) has an exciting opportunity in the BGS-Government Supply Chain Strategy/Category Management team for an Experienced Category Management Specialist. This team is responsible for supply chain category strategy across all BGS-G businesses. The location for this role will be in Hazelwood MO Seattle WA and/or Everett WA.
Integral to the profitable execution of the BGS-G business Supply Chain Category Management is responsible for developing and implementing category plans to imp
rove supply chain delivery and execution. Specifically this role is responsible for:
Position Responsibilities:
  • Material & Standards Raw Materials Castings/Forgings or other Systems Category Management
  • Leading supply chain strategy including suppliers to grow maintain develop and exit
  • Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
  • Informing sourcing activities including strategic sourcing alternate / dual sourcing part qualification customer qualification / approval long-term contracting
  • Negotiating agreements including letters of intent (LOIs) memorandums of understanding (MOUs) pricing distribution rights / agreements capacity agreements exclusivity rights most favored nation terms etc.
  • Issuing and assessing requests for information (RFI) requests for proposals (RFP) requests for quotes (RFQ) and/or other solicitations
  • Developing new sources / manufacturers including conducting capability assessments capacity assessments customer and part qualification / approval
  • Collaborating with BCA and BDS Category Management
  • Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects.
  • An action-oriented self-motivated driver that's accountable for results.
  • A track record of driving business impacts even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
  • 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.
  • Communication. Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership.

The successful candidate is a motivated self-starter who is fueled by curiosity and applies structure and discipline to drive innovation to create value for Boeing and its customers.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 8+ years of related work experience
  • 6+ years of Supply Chain experience
  • 2+ years of experience with risk identification and mitigation plans
  • Experience working cross functionally and building positive relationships
  • Experience in problem solving and strategic decision making
  • Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 10-20% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's Degree MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain highly desired
  • Supply Chain Category Management S
  • upplier Contracting or Procurement experience
  • Strategy or Consulting experience

Credit Check:
This position will require a credit check.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $121550 - $175950/Annually
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 06 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
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.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of related work experience
  • 6+ years of Supply Chain experience
  • 2+ years of experience with risk identification and mitigation plans
  • Experience working cross functionally and building positive relationships
  • Experience in problem solving and strategic decision making
  • Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time
  • U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee)
  • Credit check (post-offer)
  • Post-offer drug testing when criteria met
  • Bachelor's Degree MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Category Management Supplier Contracting or Procurement experience
  • Strategy or Consulting experience

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