Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Mesa, Arizona; Everett, Washington; St Louis, Missouri; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; El Segundo, California; Renton, Washington; North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026526536 Category Supply Chain Management Role Type Hybrid Post Date Oct. 09, 2026

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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.

Boeing is seeking a talented Associate Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist to join our Corporate Services procurement team in Mesa, AZ, El Segundo, CA, Everett, WA, North Charleston, SC, Renton, WA, Ridley Park, PA or Hazelwood, MO. The strategic sourcing and contracting specialists play a pivotal role in developing, managing, integrating and improving Boeing''s supply chain. Our organization is responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and contract management of indirect goods and services across Boeing's global enterprise and is critical to enabling company operations.

This role manages sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance for HR, Learning and Development, and Travel categories, ensuring compliant, cost‑effective procurement execution. It partners closely with HR, Travel, and cross‑functional stakeholders to align purchasing decisions with business needs, policy requirements, and service level expectations.

Success in this role requires the ability to understand critical business needs, strong organizational skills, and the capability to manage a heavy workload effectively, along with business acumen and problem‑solving abilities. The ideal candidate should be experienced working in cross‑functional teams, demonstrate leadership, possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear customer focus and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies that integrate program, customer, product and in-service strategies
• Assess suppliers' company health, performance and capability to deliver products and services
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions
• Evaluate supplier proposals for cost, lead time, quality and risk
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements
• Conduct risk, issues and opportunities management
• Analyze external market and internal demand
• Identify root cause and recovery plans
• Manage supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance
• Initiate supplier improvement activities and integrating results into contracting strategies
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques, and standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor''s degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Supply Chain Planning
• 1+ years of experience leading negotiations with standard terms and conditions; including payment terms
• Experience as the key point of contact for managing supplier performance against contractual agreements
• Experience interpreting data and presenting analysis and/or recommendations to management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor''s or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience implementing process and/or strategy improvements
• 5+ years of experience identifying and integrating opportunities to leverage/improve contracting strategies
• Experience supporting a lead negotiator for complex contracts
• Experience modifying contract terms with legal assistance
• Experience in a self-directed role
• Experience working in matrix organizations with people at all levels

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: $69,700 - $101,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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.

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