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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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Procurement Analyst to join our dynamic Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B)” team in Tukwila, Washington, San Antonio, Texas, or OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.
Position Responsibilities:
- Measures key performance indicators
- Extracts and analyzes data from multiple sources
- Prepares reports
- Reviews procurement/planning systems
- Reviews schedules, creates plans and/or policies for execution of procurement activities
- Coordinates schedule changes with procurement for contractual changes to purchase orders and supplier incorporation
- Documents and participates in the implementation of lean improvements.
- Communicates project objectives and activities
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position is for 1st shift.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 3 or more years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes
- 3 or more years of experience performing data analysis and/or reporting
- 3 or more years of experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3 or more years of experience with government proposals
- 3 or more years of experience leading proposals, contract terms and conditions development, and negotiation efforts
Typical Education/Experience:
Typically 3 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.
Relocation:
Not Offered - Non-Virtual
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel:
Update % as applicable
Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.
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.
Summary pay range:
Tukwila, WA - $74,800 - $92,400
San Antonio, TX - $69,700 - $86,100
Oklahoma City, OK - $64,600 - $79,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply base manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related business field
- Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, and performance metrics
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for supplier data and procurement workflows
- Demonstrated ability to lead supplier audits, corrective action processes, and quality reviews
- Knowledge of sourcing strategy, should-cost analysis, and negotiation across commodity categories
- Familiarity with industry quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
Tips for Your Supply Base Manager Job Search
Quantify supplier portfolio results on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed suppliers' with how many suppliers you managed, the spend you controlled, and the cost reductions or lead-time improvements you delivered. Vague bullets get skipped in applicant tracking systems.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration throughout
Supply base managers sit between procurement, engineering, quality, and operations. Your resume should show you've worked across those functions, not just within purchasing. Call out specific projects where you aligned supplier decisions with engineering changes or production schedules.
Target openings by commodity or industry vertical
A supply base manager role in automotive electronics differs sharply from one in defense or medical devices. Filter your search by industry and read the job description for commodity mentions. Tailoring your application to the specific supply base shows you understand the role's scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply base manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers about supplier risk
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled a supplier failure, sole-source dependency, or capacity crisis. Have a specific story ready that covers how you identified the risk, what you did, and what the outcome was. Generic answers about 'communication' won't land.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope and travel demands
Supply base manager offers vary based on the number of suppliers, global travel expectations, and whether you own the supplier qualification process. Before your negotiation conversation, clarify those scope details so you can anchor your ask to the actual workload rather than title alone.
Supply Base Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply base managers?
LMI, Icon, and Akima are hiring the most supply base managers right now, with openings concentrated in Idaho, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
How many supply base manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of supply base manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role traditionally involves on-site supplier visits and plant audits. Strategic sourcing and supplier performance analysis work is most likely to be offered with remote flexibility, while supplier development and quality roles tend to require more on-site presence.
How do you become a supply base manager?
Start with a degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, then build experience in procurement, supplier quality, or strategic sourcing roles. Develop skills in supplier negotiation, performance scorecards, and corrective action management. Earning a credential such as a Certified Supply Chain Professional designation strengthens your candidacy. Most supply base managers reach the title after several years in buyer or sourcing analyst roles.
Can I get hired as a supply base manager with little experience?
Entry points typically come through supplier quality engineer, junior buyer, or procurement analyst roles rather than direct supply base manager hires. If you're early in your career, target companies with structured supply chain rotational programs in automotive or industrial manufacturing, where you'll gain the cross-functional exposure and supplier-facing experience that hiring managers look for in this role.
What does the supply base manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview with a supply chain director or commodity manager, often including a case study on supplier selection or a make-versus-buy scenario. A final round typically involves a panel with procurement, quality, and engineering stakeholders who want to assess how you'd handle cross-functional supplier decisions in their specific industry context.
Where can I find and apply to supply base manager jobs?
You can find and apply to supply base manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your commodity background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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