Associate Category Manager (Raw Material)

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Associate Category Manager – Raw Material (Level 2) to join the Material and Standards Contracts Sourcing and Category Management team in Everett, Washington.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to manage your own category or drive projects that enable value to Boeing's bottom line? If so, look no further, Materials and Standards is the place to be!

This is a multifaceted role that requires solid understanding of how Boeing purchases, manages consumes and distributes Raw Material across the enterprise as well as the life cycle of the material.

The ideal candidate will communicate at all levels and make presentations to various audiences.

This role requires blending strategic thinking with on-the-ground execution, enabling the organizations to improve systems, business policies, processes, and efficiencies to operate as One Boeing Supply Chain. The Statement of Work includes standard Supply Chain Management functions, data analysis, forecasting, supply and/or demand troubleshooting, and additional duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of product and service needs.

• Translate expertise into near and long term category management plans to innovate, capture value and optimize the production system.

• Ensure supply contracts align with category vision.

• Leverage detailed knowledge of category and supply base for key projects and incorporate best practices and methodologies from sourcing, fabrication, technology, and licensing.

• Utilize buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace and technology trends, and define acceptable service levels.

• Monitor market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.

• Support solicitations, request for proposal analysis, and negotiations.

• Has detailed knowledge of key categories, suppliers and industry.

• Leads cross functional teams to identify and develop implementation plans for key high value projects.

• Subject matter expert to business unit and functions, able to develop innovative solutions for sophisticated operational and business challenges including quality/delivery, long term agreement and negotiations.

• Partners with enterprise stakeholders and industry to drive category vision into key activities such as long-term agreements, make-buy-transfer decisions and corporate initiatives.

• Build financial business cases.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in collecting, organizing, synthesizing and analyzing data (e.g. financial, market, customer, competitor, economic and technology analysis)

• 1+ years of experience working in a lead role responsible for planning, organizing, and leading personnel to solve complex technical problems

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, strategic sourcing and/or Category Management practices and processes

• 1+ years of experience building and using industry knowledge for planning and performance accomplishment- including knowledge of competition and strategic partners

• 1+ years of experience in project supporting, leading, and delegation the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle

Typical Education/ Experience:

Typically, 3 or more years of related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a non-union represented position.

Total Rewards:

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: $84,550 - $97,900

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 7, 2024.

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.