Senior Category Management Specialist

Boeing

. Lead Supply Chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $130,050 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Supply Chain Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, and Contract Negotiation within the Aerospace industry. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage risks, and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries.

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Supply Chain StrategySupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSupply Chain Category ManagementAerospace Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingPart QualificationCustomer QualificationLong-Term ContractingRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentMitigation PlanningRFI IssuanceRFP AssessmentRFQ Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder InfluenceEffective CommunicationTrust BuildingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementSupply Base ManagementProgram ManagementProcurement StrategyConsultingConflict of Interest AssessmentU.S. Export Control Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, and long-term contracting
Negotiate agreements, including LOIs, MOUs, pricing, distribution rights/agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, and most favored nation terms
Issue and assess RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations
Develop new sources/manufacturers, including capability and capacity assessments and customer/part qualification and approval
Collaborate with BCA and BDS Category Management business units
Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive multiple critical projects to completion
Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and issues across functional and organizational boundaries
Develop mitigation plans, capture plans, and resolution plans and establish performance metrics
Drive business impact in complex or ambiguous situations
Build collaborative relationships and stakeholder trust to facilitate work goals
Work across functional, organizational, and geographic boundaries within a matrix organization
Influence stakeholders who do not directly report to you to execute priorities
Explore alternatives and positions to reach supported outcomes
Communicate effectively throughout the organization and present to executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

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%)
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
This position will require a credit check
U.S. Person required to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field (preferred)
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Category Management, Supplier Contracting, Procurement Strategy or Consulting (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Approximately 25% business travel
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
No visa sponsorship