Procurement Manager First Line Leader Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) Supplier Management is seeking a First Line Leader, Procurement Manager, to join the team in Seattle, WA. This position will focus on supporting Boeing Global Services Supply Chain via the Global Parts Solutions Commercial Spares team. 

The First Line Leader in this position will lead our Commodity Procurement team. The Commodity Procurement team collaborates with our business and supply chain partners to execute our supply chain goals and meet our customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise the day to day operations of the procurement team to achieve key results in support of the business. Manages team’s process on an ongoing basis seeking to reduce manual intervention and duplication where possible

• Maintains and disseminates knowledge and awareness of industry issues, trends and developments for assigned commodity area; Responsible for continuously enhancing the skills of team members by coaching, training, and/or mentoring activities.

• Knowledgeable of how business and organization operates; application of policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; understands the competition and the marketplace

• Manages employees from multiple Supplier Management and Procurement disciplines performing activities related to the acquisition of goods and services in support of company operations, supplier assessment and performance improvement, management and improvement of supply chain management and processes

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

• Provides oversight regarding negotiation processes and related tools

• Possess strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills

• Proactive engagement with various disciplines and program stakeholders is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or format manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

• 5+ years of total experience

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain processes

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

• Experience leading teams and projects

• Experience reporting status and recommendations to senior and executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study

• Aerospace experience

• Experience in commodity management or strategy

• Experience in strategic decision making and supplier negotiations

• Communication skills and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role

Credit Check: This position will require a credit check.

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.

Travel:

This position may require 10% to 25% of travel.

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.

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:    $122,400- $165,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 15, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.