Strategic Sourcing Lead Millennium Space Systems

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Millennium Space Systems a part of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a fast agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious bold and innovative. We take risks innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch we know each one of us made it happen.

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will own the development and performance of products and services through awell-definedsourcing strategy key supplier relationships costtarget achievement and supplier growth that align with Millenniums mission and enterprise goals. This role partners with Global Supply Chain Engineering Programs Quality Business Development and senior leadership to drive sustainable cost reductions compliancereduced supplyriskandcontinueddelivery performance acrosskey/critical suppliers and the related position is fully onsite at our office in El Segundo California.

This positions internal job title is Supplier Program Mgmt. Our team is hiring for a level 4.

Position Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead strategic supplier development to meet cost quality delivery and agreement targets that support increased rampup and production rates

• Build andmaintaincrossfunctional relationships with Program Management Engineering Quality Finance and Operations toidentifyand engage critical suppliers

• Manage multiple commodity categories (mechanical electronics raw materials etc.) and develop new sources of supply

• Drive implementation oflong-termagreements (LTAs BPAs TAs MOUs) andestablishclear supplier relationship frameworks

• Support make/buy decisions and riskmitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply

Operational Excellence

• Oversee key supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies

• Forward thinking in sourcingneedsandthe relatedstrategies

• Solid supplier/product technicaland sourcing knowledge

• Ensure all agreements meet FAR/DFARS and CPSR standards

• Develop plans and timelines that define critical supplierriskperformance availability and value propositiontargets

• Leadsupplier strategy supplier identification supplier categorization and supplierimprovement initiatives

• Partner with internal stakeholders to guaranteekey/critical supplier relationships and mutually beneficial relationships

• Support internal AS9100 and CPSR audit readiness activities

Supplier Management & Relationship Building

• Drive supplier innovation reduced lead times and achievement of cost targets

• Manage supplier escalations and create recovery plans for schedule or quality issues

• Conduct key supplierevaluationsbusinessreviewsand lead performanceimprovementinitiatives

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree in:Supply Chain Management Business AdministrationEngineeringor related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8years of experience sourcing including 3years in asupplier developmentrole

• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS supplier agreements and CPSRcompliant procurement practices

• Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment

• Strong pricetermsand delivery negotiationexperience

• Strong executive presence and ability to present strategyand technical information for alignment and approval at multiple organizational levels

• Proficiencyin PPT Excel andMicrosoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters degree in business or supply chain management

• APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification

• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs

• Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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: Level 4: $114400 - $168253

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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