Procurement Lead

Posted 5 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
115K-177K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Explore New Horizons
The Role
Leads procurement and supply chain synchronization for commercial aerospace manufacturing. Manages supplier relationships, requests for quotations, contract negotiations, purchase orders, inventory levels, supplier performance, and post-award activities. Coordinates with customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered on time and optimizes demand, inventory, and material planning. Also supports metrics, training, and process implementation.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
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 Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company.
  • Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality parts are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
  • Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
  • 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 inventory levels, purchase orders, 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.
  • Assists in development and implementation of metrics, training and training materials.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or related field

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Strong data analysis skills are a plus
  • Power BI expertise is a desired skill
  • 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.
Drug Free Workplace:
We are 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.
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 - Senior Level (Level 5): $115,200 - $176,650
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.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or a related field
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Power BI expertise
  • Knowledge or experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with MRP systems, preferably SAP
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Must meet export control requirements as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. §120.15

What the Team is Saying

Tori
Wilton
Dr. Amani

Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by specialty offerings like AccessHope cancer support, Hinge Health for musculoskeletal care, and on‑demand virtual primary care for those enrolled in Boeing plans. Mental health access via Spring Health includes no‑cost counseling and coaching sessions with first‑day eligibility for many benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.

Boeing Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
170,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1916

What We Do

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Why Work With Us

Aerospace protects and connects people, enables economic growth and trade, provides humanitarian relief and allows for human exploration of space. Boeing collaborates globally to support responsible growth for our industry, and we invest in innovation that improves the efficiency and sustainability of air travel and our operations.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Boeing Offices

OnSite Workspace

Typical time on-site:
HQArlington, VA
Albuquerque, NM
Auburn, WA
Bellevue, WA
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Berkeley, MO
Bristol, England
Chantilly, VA
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Chicago, IL
Colorado Springs, CO
Everett, WA
Fort Worth, TX
Herndon, VA
Huntsville, AL
Hyderabad, Telangana
London, England
Los Angeles, CA
Melbourne, Victoria
Mesa, AZ
Mumbai, Maharastra
New Delhi, Delhi
New Orleans, LA
North Charleston, SC
Oklahoma City, OK
Pune, Maharashtra
Renton, WA
Richmond, British Columbia
São José dos Campos, São Paulo
Sydney, New South Wales
Tukwila, WA
Warsaw, Poland
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Boeing Logo Boeing

Associate Operations Support Specialist

Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
In-Office
Wichita, KS, USA
170000 Employees
59K-91K Annually

Boeing Logo Boeing

Associate Shipping/Receiving Specialist

Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
In-Office
Wichita, KS, USA
170000 Employees
33K-47K Annually

Boeing Logo Boeing

Associate Facilities Analyst

Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
In-Office
Wichita, KS, USA
170000 Employees
58K-89K Annually

Boeing Logo Boeing

Mid-Level Facilities Plant Engineer

Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
In-Office
Wichita, KS, USA
170000 Employees
89K-137K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account