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INTRODUCTION

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining all metallic and non-metallic raw materials for the company. Interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure quality materials are delivered, to the right place, at the right time.
• Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activity.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Manages inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning. Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Required Skills/Experience):

• Associate (Level 2): 2 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Associates degree.
• SAP, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with any leadership level.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Project Management experience and skills highly valued.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, process oriented.
• The ideal candidate for this position is someone who understands the importance of relationships – how to positively cultivate and use influence to obtain the desired outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 3 or more years experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the metallic or non-metallic raw materials, aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Excellent Data Analysis and Problem Solving skill is a plus.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing, manufacturing materials and processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with MRP Systems, with preference given to SAP experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. An MBA is a plus.

UNION:

This is a union-represented position.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

We are 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:

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.

We also provide 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 - Associate (Level 2): $54,550 - $83,650

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $73,050 - $112,000

KANSAS TAX CREDIT:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.