New job, posted less than a week ago!
Job Details
Posted date: May 05, 2025
Category: Information Technology
Location: Kent, WA
Estimated salary: $153,750
Range: $125,800 - $181,700
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.Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) is currently seeking a Senior Partner Management Specialist to join the Strategy and Business Operations – Global Sourcing & Vendor Management (GSVM) team in Kent, WA; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ, North Charleston, SC, Ridley Park, PA; or Berkeley, MO.
The role is responsible for managing IT&DA supplier sourcing efforts and vendor management of IT key suppliers. The position will work closely with multiple levels of IT&DA leadership and Product Managers to refine sourcing strategies, consult on the optimal mix of insource/outsourced work, develop Request for Proposal/Information documentation (e.g. Statements of Work, Performance Metrics) and lead the technical evaluations of bidder proposals. Additionally, the position will lead vendor governance, relationship management, performance management, and Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) mitigation support.
Strong cross-functional partnerships will be required with other Boeing organizations, including but not limited to: Indirect Supply Chain, Finance, Global Trade Controls, Global Privacy Office, and Information Security.
Position Responsibilities:
Work with IT leaders and their organizations to solve business challenges and opportunities
Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that optimize the placement of work, internally and externally to meet business goals and objectives
Lead, develop, and manage the documentation of Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, deliverables, and performance metrics (e.g., service level agreements, service level objectives, key performance indicators) in partnership with IT Product Managers
Lead bidder SOW evaluations, assess supplier capabilities, and gaps to requirements
Assist Product Managers with supplier implementation and transition efforts
Drive vendor management best practices and establish vendor governance (e.g., operations management, relationship management, performance management, contract management)
Work with suppliers to develop or mature their capabilities to handle the IT work statements
Manage stakeholder & supplier relationships through the sourcing lifecycle
Proactively identify, manage, and lead mitigations of sourcing or vendor related risks, issues, and opportunities
Facilitate supplier billing oversight and reconciliation
Stay up to date with trends in Information Technology, Procurement, and Sourcing industry best practices
This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
10+ years of experience in sourcing or equivalent combination of procurement, project management, program management, and vendor management
10+ years of experience in working with suppliers, developing statement-of-work and technical performance specifications
5+ years of experience developing or authoring statements of work
Proficient utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master’s Degree or higher
Sourcing or Procurement related certifications
Project or Program Management related certifications
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: $125,800 - $181,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
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.
Check out other jobs at Boeing.