Procurement Mgr Consulting Training & Contract Labor
The responsibilities for this management position within Shared Services Group Supplier Management include leading a team of procurement agents responsible for the deployment of procurement and contract policy and processes which support business unit non-production services requirements including contract labor, training, consulting and professional services. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Supplier Management and Contracts & Pricing processes and policies including: requirements definition, request for proposal, negotiation, supplier performance management, agreement creation, execution, administration and compliance. This position will be required to interface with multiple internal business partners for such things as contracting strategy development, supplier performance management and issue resolution. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees. This position will also participate in the development of long term category strategies as a member of cross functional category teams and leads process improvements.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.
• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and fellow K level managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to employees and/or fellow first level managers; is seen as an expert first level management resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow first level managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow first level managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Building Organizational Talent
Determines and advises own team and other K level managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups. Consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities. Provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future. Collaborates with other K level managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment. Proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; actively pursues appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other K level managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.
• Business (Operational) Acumen
Understands the business issues related to operation of own projects and processes. Understands Boeing products and services and how own project or process fits within the larger value stream. Demonstrates general awareness of competition. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network.
• Coaching/Teaching
Consistently and proactively clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently and proactively provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help team members, other fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently and proactively gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently and proactively establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping fellow K level managers, people throughout the organization and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection; consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow K level managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques
• Continuous Improvement
Consistently and proactively reviews processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs with fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization, and external customers. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization and external customers; on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
• Driving for Business Results
Identifies and sets performance goals for workgroup, project or process; works tenaciously toward and derives satisfaction from achieving stretch goals related to positive business results; remains self-disciplined; measures progress and evaluates results; reprioritizes as appropriate; prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of important tasks.
• Motivating Others
Creates a climate within the workgroup in which team members want to do their best. Instills a sense of purpose by communicating and creating buy-in with workgroup goals and objectives. Identifies what each direct report finds rewarding and then equitably administers rewards for behaviors aligned with successful team or individual performance. Works to ensure that each direct report feels his or her work is important.
Technical• Contract Structure and Terms
General knowledge of contract structure and terminology related to specified work.
• Supplier Management
General knowledge supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process. Elements of assessment to include supplier's past performance, business processes, capacity plan, statement of work evaluation, risk mitigation plan, capabilities and lean practices in order to rate supplier viability to support the Boeing companies goals and objectives. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved using project management tools.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have industry experience managing the contracting/procurement process in the area of employee benefits, insurance, professional services or consulting?
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
Qualified candidates will have strong Leadership skills and the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Will demonstrate excellent active listening skills (i.e., the ability to differentiate a suppliers true requirements from negotiation tactics, emotional issues, competing interests and cultural diversity; applicable laws and regulations). Possesses other attributes including: the ability to build trust; contracting skills; the ability to apply business knowledge; sound judgment; the ability to develop unique business solutions and to resolve complex issues; demonstrated leadership; the ability to exercise fiduciary responsibilities; interpersonal skills; highest integrity; the ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict and to balance risks; and strong mentoring skills.
- Business Unit Shared Services
- Division Supplier Management
- Program Procurement Operations
- Job Type Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/30/2012
