This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
• Research, evaluate, and set expectations for prospective suppliers for new business
• Build and maintain good relations with suppliers
• Handle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers\
• Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
• Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning
• Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions
• Ability to communicate and track program change as flowed down by Prime/Company
• Integrated Product Team representation and support
• Change Management
• Tracking affordability/trade studies
• Performing BOE (Bases of estimate)/Estimating tasks
• Knowledge and support of P&L activities
• Ability to be decisive in complex problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years9 experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Bachelor9s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study preferred
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
• High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
• A Security Clearance is preferred but is not required to start employment however candidate must meet the criteria to apply for one if necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong data analysis skills are a plus
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes is advantageous
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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: $73,050- $112,000

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Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.