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Title: Supply Chain Manager / Purchasing Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing the order-to-delivery supply chain process, ensuring the availability of necessary commodities to support manufacturing or distribution. This individual will develop, implement, and manage strategies and solutions to optimize the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier value stream performance aligns with demand and operational needs.
• Serve as the industry expert for a specific value stream category and develop sourcing strategies that support business growth and cost reduction while improving supplier performance year-over-year.
• Act as an internal consultant on the availability of future commodities and assess the impact on design programs.
• Identify performance gaps within the supply base and create improvement plans for these gaps.
• Lead and mentor the team to build a strong supply chain unit and drive business results.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  
  

Core Skills And Competencies

Planning (Tactical, Strategic):

• Knowledge of effective planning techniques with the ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years), and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of business objectives.
• Develop and communicate tactical plans, ensuring alignment with broader strategic goals.
• Plan resources in line with departmental goals and technical objectives.
  
  

Decision Making And Critical Thinking

• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions based on judgment and available data.
• Participate in documenting key data and processes for decision-making.
• Clarify concerns and assess risks and benefits in decision-making scenarios.
  
  

Negotiating

• Expertise in negotiation techniques, successfully negotiating internally and externally with vendors and clients.
• Demonstrates the ability to achieve win-win results while protecting organizational interests.
• Recognizes and addresses negotiation breakdowns and stalemates.
  
  

Leadership

• Ability to lead a team by utilizing appropriate leadership styles and motivating others to achieve business goals.
• Use positive reinforcement to enhance productivity and maintain motivation.
• Apply leadership theories and techniques to effectively manage behavior in workplace interactions.
  
  

Contingency And Disaster Recovery Management

• Develop and execute disaster recovery plans, including environmental and equipment configurations.
• Coordinate recovery planning across functions to minimize business disruption.
• Perform testing and validation of contingency plans for critical operations.
  
  

Contracts Management And Administration

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Review and manage contractual agreements and assist in creating relevant documentation for vendors and clients.
  
  

Supply Chain Management

• Quantify and assess various supply chain strategies and their impact.
• Manage and monitor the full supply chain process and consult on network design and process improvements.
• Advise on capacity and efficiency at various points throughout the supply chain.
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based, with occasional travel required for supplier visits or other operational needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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San Diego, CA $125,000.00-$50,000.00 10 hours ago

San Diego, CA 140,964.00- 211,446.00 21 hours ago

Sr Supply Chain Manager / Senior Procurement Manager Senior Director, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Procurement (G&A Services)

San Diego, CA 125,000.00- 150,000.00 5 hours ago

Sr. Manager/Associate Director of Supply Chain - Biotech Sr Transportation Delivery Operations Manager 1st Shift

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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 Global Services Supply Chain Execution is currently looking for a **Supply Chain Specialist** to join their team in **San Antonio, TX** . This role will support execution of supply chain solutions both internal to the Boeing Company as well as with external customers. All roles will contribute to process improvements and adherence to schedules and budgets for Boeing led programs at the Boeing San Antonio Site.
A successful candidate will have experience with supply chain management and logistics management.
**Position Responsibilities:**
+ Manages material demands for the C-17 program in San Antonio.
+ Knowledge of supply chain strategies (e.g., inventory reduction, kitting, supplier consolidation, optimum flow, lead-time reduction, warehouse inventory management).
+ Ability to learn and understand the "big picture" and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.
+ Originates action(s) to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implements solutions, and measures impact.
+ Assists in analyzing post-production supply chain data to define reorder points and quantities.
+ Enters, tracks, monitors and coordinates customer material and delivery requirements and customer orders.
+ A self-starter who demonstrates a willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for one's actions. Exhibits a moral, legal or mental accountability in areas of responsibility.
**Basic Qualifications** **(Required Skills/Experience)**
+ 2 yrs Experience in Supply Chain and/or Materials Management
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills, and customer focus are critical to be successful in the role
+ Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
+ Experience with military logistics systems
+ Experience with an Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) system
**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**
+ Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
+ Experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes
+ Experience in use or application of metrics to measure performance against projects to ensure high quality performance
+ Experience with Boeing GOLD system
+ Experience with Due In From Maintenance (DIFM) management (also called "T" coded, reparable/rotable items, etc)
**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.
0Summary Pay Range: $80,700.00-$109,250.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Aug. 26, 2025**
**Export Control Requirements:** This is not an Export Control position.
**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.
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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Responsibilities:

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Qualifications:

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