This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Overview:

Leads the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including defining Statements of Work (SOWs), developing and issuing bid packages, evaluating supplier proposals, awarding work, and negotiating and executing supplier contracts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs responsibilities requiring the integration of disciplines from more than one supplier management and procurement job family applying independent, specialized technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives
• Activities include, but are not limited to, the development, integration, implementation, and execution of multidisciplinary business processes
• Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers, suppliers and employee across all levels to carry out responsibilities
• Applies process management and improvement techniques
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to problems
• Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement
• The role demands a focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment
• Candidates must also display strong judgment, leadership, and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management within a production environment, including direct people leadership and team management responsibilities
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Experience working with multiple cross functional groups
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effect change
• Knowledge of MRP systems, SAP preferred

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or other relevant course of study
• MBA or Master’s Degree highly preferred
• Knowledge/experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP or other industry certification
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Governance and compliance background including experience with AS9100 or other external audits

Pay & Benefits:

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. 

We also provide 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: $109,450 - $167,850

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.