Strategic Sourcing Lead – Millennium Space Systems

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing, where we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation.

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will own the development and performance of products and services through a well-defined sourcing strategy, key supplier relationships, cost target achievement, and supplier growth that align with Millennium’s mission and enterprise goals. This role partners with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Programs, Quality, Business Development, and senior leadership to drive sustainable cost reductions, compliance, reduced supply risk, and continued delivery performance across key/critical suppliers and the related MSS programs. This position is fully on-site at our office in El Segundo, California.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead strategic supplier development to meet cost, quality, delivery, and agreement targets that support increased ramp up and production rates.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to identify and engage critical suppliers.
• Manage multiple commodity categories (mechanical, electronics, raw materials, etc.) and develop new sources of supply.
• Drive implementation of long-term agreements (LTAs, BPAs, TA’s, MOU’s) and establish clear supplier relationship frameworks.
• Support make/buy decisions and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee key supplier relationships to ensure compliance with program requirements and company policies.
• Forward thinking in sourcing needs and the related strategies.
• Solid supplier/product technical and sourcing knowledge.
• Ensure all agreements meet FAR/DFARS and CPSR standards.
• Develop plans and timelines that define critical supplier risk, performance, availability, and value proposition targets.
• Lead supplier strategy, supplier identification, supplier categorization, and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to guarantee key/critical supplier relationships and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Support internal, AS9100, and CPSR audit readiness activities.

Supplier Management & Relationship Building

• Drive supplier innovation, reduced lead times, and achievement of cost targets.
• Manage supplier escalations and create recovery plans for schedule or quality issues.
• Conduct key supplier evaluations, business reviews, and lead performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of sourcing experience, including ≥3 years in a supplier development role.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, supplier agreements, and CPSR compliant procurement practices.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required.
• Experience managing multiple commodities and supplier bases in an aerospace or defense environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master's degree in business or supply chain management.
• Strong price, terms, and delivery negotiation experience.
• Strong executive presence and ability to present strategy and technical information for alignment and approval at multiple organizational levels.
• Proficiency in PPT, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic sourcing and supplier development programs.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and various paid and unpaid time away from work programs.
• 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.

About the Company

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are 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.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category: Supply Chain

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 27, 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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.