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Manager (Supplier Management)Company: Boeing India Private LimitedJob ID: 00000414195Date Posted: 2024-03-22Location: IND - Bangalore, India Qualifications:OverviewBoeing is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India\xe2\x80\x99s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.Technology for today and tomorrowThe Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.People-driven cultureAt Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts \xe2\x80\x93 enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people\xe2\x80\x99s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative.With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.This role will be based out of Bangalore, India.Knowledge:Knowledge of established policies and procedures that typically affect non-management employees. Knowledge of skills and abilities required by non-management employees to accomplish daily operational responsibilities.Impact:Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Has impact to own discipline or work unit. Decisions would impact the ability to achieve results and/or schedules. Directs daily operations of the work unit.Liaison:Frequent contacts with internal personnel and external representatives concerning operations, scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts. Interacts primarily internally with non-management employees, peers and other supervisors.Ability:Ability to accomplish results through non-management employees who may or may not exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads a work unit. Assignments are often task or activity oriented.Skill:Skilled in advising a work unit regarding tasks, projects and operations. Actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedule or resolve complex problems. Directly manages non-management employees in daily operations.Position Responsibilities:Manages a team of Procurement Agents & Procurement Analysts who are responsible for Pre-Award (PR to PO) and Post-Award activities (Expediting) to meet customer requirements while working with suppliers across different geographical locationsCreate Performance Metrics, set operational goals for team; ensure trainings and system access; provide technical and operational support to manage deliverables. Develop strategies related to supplier performance and improvement, and also on supplier bid packagesSelect suppliers for non-contracted parts, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessaryDeliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies/ goalsEnsure that materials are managed to achieve on-time delivery, by reviewing open work orders and due dates, coordinate with other departments to ensure product needs are metWork closely with sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine investment strategyConfirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolutionManage performance metrics for the statement of work supported by team- including PR to PO conversion, savings, manage on-time delivery and quality; achieve overall reduction of past dues, reduction of customer assertion/ Liquidated Damages, reduction of spot buy etc.Drive QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) at suppliers to improve all operational metrics. Perform Root Cause Analysis to identify reasons for non-performance of suppliers (as applicable) and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions.Establish strong communication with global suppliers, establish baseline performance data and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with cross functional teamAssigns authority and responsibilities to employees to execute the plan. Reviews plans\' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues. Monitors appropriate organizational metrics to ensure performance to plan.Coach, counsel and mentor team; provide development opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilitiesProvides on-going developmental feedback and perform team\'s performance assessment. Recognizes contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce.Conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup, project or process goals. Proactively communicates with employees, peers (e.g., fellow first-level managers) and customers. Keeps others informed by communicating project status, conducting and participating in team meetings, providing presentations and listening to employee concerns and suggestions. Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness of expectations.Establishes partnerships and relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports.Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Required Skills/Experience:The candidate shall have strong knowledge of Procurement Process, Supplier Management and shall have proven track record of managing critical and complex programs at diverse supply base involving cross functional stake holders.The candidate shall have proven ability in supplier development activities (both pre & post award) including supplier oversight to manage work statementsCandidate shall have good product and process knowledge across commodities - Mechanical and Electrical Standard parts (Industry Standards and Boeing Specifications), Machined & Sheet Metal Parts etc. Knowledge of structural, composites, avionics, electrical systems, machining etc. will be added advantageCandidate shall have strong background on aviation Quality Management System and shall be familiar with special processes involved in manufacturing and good understanding of statutory / regulatory approvals.Knowledge of Production Systems, Advance Manufacturing Techniques, New Product Introduction, tools like APQP, Root Cause Analysis/ Corrective Actions will be added advantageCandidate shall demonstrate strong inclusive leadership qualities and communication skills. Prior experiencing in managing team would be preferred though not mandatory.Typical Education & Experience:Typically 12+ or more years of related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) Preferred, but not required.Relocation:This position does offer relocation within INDIA.Boeing is the world\'s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.Relocation: Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorizedExport Control Requirement: Not an export control positionSafety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive positionContingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program awardExperience Level: Manager - KJob Type: RegularJob Code: HAACMK (H17)

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