Information Technology Senior Manager - Supplier Management

Information Technology Senior Manager - Supplier Management

Company:
The Boeing Company

Information Digital Technology and Security is currently seeking an Information Technology Senior Manager - Supplier Management to join the team in Seattle, WA or Plano, TX.

The selected candidate will lead the operational execution and strategic design of a re-visioned Supplier Management team. This hands-on role will manage daily Supplier Management operations - pre- and post-contract activities for strategic IDT&S suppliers and oversight of the Invoicing Community of Excellence - while also co-defining the future Supplier Management ecosystem with leaders across IDT&S and the Boeing Enterprise.

You will translate strategy into practice by establishing SRM/SPM practices, clear roles and governance, templates, and metrics aligned to an established category management framework, as well as by creating a phased roadmap that prepares the broader organization for team expansion and scale. You should be a visionary change agent who embraces modern ways of working (AI, Lean, cross- functional teaming) and can translate strategy into pragmatic, measurable plans.

The role reports to the Senior Director, IDT&S Supplier Management and is the initial hire in the overall planned team expansion. Ideal candidates have substantial supplier management or procurement experience in large, complex organizations, proven Source-to-Pay and contract lifecycle transformation delivery, and a data-driven, and change-leadership mindset. Cross functional collaboration is critical to the success of this role; demonstrated soft skills in creating collaborative relationships, influencing outcomes and resolving conflicts are essential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead contract lifecycle governance, including renewals, renegotiations, and capability development
• Institutionalize structured Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Strategic Performance Management (SPM) practices
• Provide end-to-end strategic and operational oversight of the Invoicing CoE; reduce invoice cycle time, dispute rates, and financial leakage
• Coordinate integration of complex, multi-supplier services across enterprise IT environments
• Apply AI and automation capabilities across sourcing, spend analytics, invoicing workflows, and contract lifecycle management
• Drive Lean process improvements across the Source-to-Pay ecosystem
• Build and strengthen relationships with vendors, partners and stakeholders at all levels
• Lead and integrate a global, multi-cultural team; foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Success will be demonstrated through:

• Operational stability and scalable Supplier Management model
• Reduced supplier and invoicing friction across the IT ecosystem
• Improved invoice accuracy, cycle time, and SOW compliance
• Institutionalized Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Performance Management governance frameworks
• Measurable cost optimization and value realization
• Increased executive transparency into sourcing performance and risk

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) sourcing and supplier collaboration and contract management
• 10+ years of experience implementing strategy and/or process improvements within the Supplier Management domain
• 10+ years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership
• 5+ years of experience within Information Technology and Digital domains

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience leading enterprise-scale Source-to-Pay or Contract Lifecycle transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AI/ML applications in sourcing, spend analytics, invoice automation, or risk detection
• Experience leading multi-layered, globally distributed organizations
• Strong financial acumen, including business case development and cost modeling

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment…