Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Job Description
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.
The Boeing Company's Indirect Supply Chain (ISC) organization is currently seeking an Experienced Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Information, Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) team. This position may be based in Mesa, AZ; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Englewood, CO; North Charleston, SC; Huntsville, AL or Wichita, KS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent project leadership skills and the ability to build positive working relationships, along with professional verbal and written communication skills.
As a Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, you will own end-to-end procurement activities including, but not limited to, early engagement with stakeholders, sourcing strategy development, RFP authoring, proposal analysis, terms and conditions negotiation, and purchase orders. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, experience in supplier negotiations, and an established record of managing supplier relationships with mutually beneficial outcomes.
Indirect Supply Chain IDT&S is a multi-dimensional organization where you will work with peers, colleagues, and executives in other functions on exciting sourcing and contract management initiatives. This is a chance to be part of a team whose collective experience spans the globe and covers many areas of expertise. We pride ourselves on performance and quality.
Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and market offerings
• Develop source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies that satisfy customer needs
• Negotiate long-term agreements (terms and conditions)
• Create and oversee strategic contracts
• Engage in stakeholder and contract lifecycle management
• Support the development and implementation of category strategies
• Demonstrate strong business and financial insight
• Recommend and implement supply chain process improvements
• Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and develop implementation plans
• Support and collaborate with strategic Boeing subsidiaries

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contracts
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with IT suppliers and negotiating IT contracts
• Travel 25% of the time if located outside of Wichita, KS

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience negotiating, interpreting, and editing terms and conditions leveraging the support of a contracts team
• 3+ years of experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements
• Experience with SAP Ariba and/or Oracle

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Pay & Benefits:
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: $79,050 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 25, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.