Subject Matter Expert for Fasteners and Hardware Category Management Specialist

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Everett, WA

This role is a Subject Matter Expert for Fasteners and Hardware Category Management Specialist within Boeing Global Services. The primary responsibilities include leading supply chain strategy, developing and managing supplier relationships, informing sourcing activities, negotiating agreements, and developing new manufacturers. The role requires significant experience in supply base management, program management, fasteners and hardware, and supply chain contracting. It is not an AI/ML-focused role.

What you'd actually do

  1. Fasteners and Hardware Category Management, including standard fasteners and hardware, proprietary fasteners and hardware, and specialty hardware and materials
  2. Leading supply chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit
  3. Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
  4. Informing sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate / dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting
  5. Negotiating agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.

Skills

Required

  • 10+ total years of related experience
  • 4+ years of experience in Supply Base Management and/or Program Management
  • 3+ years of experience in fasteners and hardware
  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain contracting
  • U.S. Person

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field of study
  • 12+ years of related experience
  • 4+ years of experience negotiating contracts or management supplier performance