Strategic Sourcing Lead – Millennium Space Systems

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing's Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS). We are 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. Join our curious, bold, and innovative team as we challenge the status quo and influence change.

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Lead – Millennium Space Systems

Location: El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California

Job ID: JR2026521610

Category: Supply Chain Management

Role Type: Onsite

Post Date: Aug. 07, 2026

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 salary: $121,550 - $178,750
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and more.
• Opportunity to enroll in various benefit programs based on eligibility.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

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.

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.