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 industry • 5+ years of experience in Supply Base Management or Program Management • 5+ 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