Boeing

Supplier Operations Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing$80K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in supplier operations
  • Proficiency with data and reporting tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
  • Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations of potential suppliers for Approved Supplier List inclusion
  • Perform supplier audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
  • Maintain the Approved Supplier List and update supplier records regularly
  • Partner with stakeholders to support procurement activities that meet program requirements
  • Identify and develop secondary suppliers to mitigate risks
  • Analyze supplier performance data for improvement initiatives
  • Work cross-functionally to align supplier management strategies with company objectives

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans and life/disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs
Full Job Description
Supplier Operations Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Job Summary:

The Supplier Operations Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient, reliable supply base that supports the company's production and operational needs. This role manages supplier selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring, while maintaining the company's Approved Supplier List (ASL) in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will leverage strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support supplier operations, mitigate risk, and ensure procurement activities meet program requirements for schedule, cost, and quality. This position is fully onsite at our office in El Segundo, California.

This position's internal job title is Supplier Base Management Specialist. Our team is hiring for a level 2.

Position Responsibilities:

Supplier Management
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of potential suppliers to determine eligibility for inclusion on the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
  • Perform supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, NIST, and SAM.gov
  • Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Regularly review and update supplier records, including contact information, certifications, and performance metrics

Procurement & Program Support
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support source selection and procurement activities that meet program requirements related to schedule, cost, and quality
  • Identify and develop secondary or alternate suppliers as necessary to mitigate supply risks
  • Assist in the development and execution of supplier project plans to support program milestones and financial goals
  • Proactively communicate order status and relevant updates to internal customers


Supplier Performance & Risk Management
  • Collect and analyze supplier performance data for evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate potential supplier risks or operational issues
  • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for supply chain improvements

Collaboration & Training
  • Work cross-functionally with procurement, supplier quality, engineering, and other departments to align supplier management strategies with company objectives
  • Mentor and educate internal teams on supply chain best practices through formal training sessions, one-on-one coaching, or collaborative workshops
  • Communicate supplier policies and drive compliance across stakeholder groups

Compliance & Systems Management
  • Organize and maintain supplier and part trade compliance data within ERP systems, including:
    • HTS codes
    • NAICS codes
    • Business size classifications
  • Ensure data accuracy and compliance with applicable trade regulations

Additional Duties:
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of progressive experience
  • Proficiency with data and reporting tools, including: Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
  • Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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: Level 2: $38.84/hr - $57.12/hr

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Not Applicable

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
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.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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