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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Boeing Defence UK Supply Chain team
We are looking for dynamic and ambitious procurement professionals to join the Boeing UK Digital Programmes Supplier Management & Procurement Team.
Site location: Bristol, U.K.
The successful candidate will be a key interface for the Supplier Management and Procurement function acting as an authorised agent of the company with responsibility for managing all end-to-end supplier related activities and have the authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements.
The successful candidate will require an ability to perform in a dynamic environment, meet the evolving demands of campaign activity, partner effectively with bid and proposal teams, and mobilise and execute contracts to ensure seamless transition from successful bid to delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Implement Supplier management and procurement best practice ensuring compliance with associated Boeing processes
* Contribute to the overall Supply Chain solution development to meet customer product and in-service requirements
* Creation of the supply chain architecture strategy, support internal make buy strategies and workshare decisions to best meet the customer needs and lead the supply chain bid activity
* Lead the development of bid packages including supplier source selection and proposal evaluation (in compliance with the Boeing Enterprise Standard Gated Process)
* Establish flexible and innovative contracting strategies in line with agile practices
* Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions including software licence terms
* Prepare, review and implement negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including Proprietary Information Agreements
* Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management
* Support the management of supplier schedules, quality delivery and financial performance
* Initiates and completes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies
* Provide strategic and transactional support to the purchase of goods and services where required
* Support the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with senior collaborators, peers and relevant functional areas
* Attendance as required at workshops, meetings, and supplier visits (including engagement with new/existing suppliers)
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and a creative problem solver with the ability to liaise and work alongside several functional subject areas to help develop and form the strategic supply chain approach to support the programme.
* Related work experience working within a Supply Chain Management/ Procurement related role ideally within Digital Information Services category
* Experience and knowledge of Digital Information Service contracts and software licence procurement and licencing models
* Experience with drafting and placement of Purchase Orders and management of suppliers
* Experience supporting cross-functional teams
* Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* High attention to detail and consistent track record in leading multiple, contending priorities simultaneously
* Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance
* Interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to be successful in the role
Preferred Qualifications: (nice to have)
* Experience in Defence Industry and Digital Information Systems
* 5+ years of experience in the related field
* CIPS – Level 4 or working towards.
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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