Overview

Overview: Flight begins at Spirit AeroSystems, where our products are taking off somewhere around the world every minute of every day. We design and build large structural parts for the world’s premier commercial aircraft, as well as top Defense and other cutting-edge programs.

Spirit AeroSystems is a global company with a diverse work force spread across three continents. Our headquarters is in Wichita, Kansas. There is opportunity for you to be part of an innovative team in the growth industry of aerospace.

Responsibilities

Spirit AeroSystems’ Supply Chain Management Organization is responsible for the procurement of all materials and services. A Senior Manager in Supply Chain is responsible for leading a team of purchasing professionals through the life cycle of purchased components from requirement identification, sourcing, order placement and receipt/ delivery to the assembly line. Activities include, but are not limited to, the development, integration, implementation, and execution of multi-disciplinary business processes. Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers, suppliers, and all employee levels to carry out responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for direct reports, including First Level Managers and procurement staff
• Mentor, coach, and train employees
• Oversee sourcing, contracting, transfer of work and execution of multiple Defense programs
• Integration of disciplines from more than one job family
• Strategic oversight for new program startups to specify supply chain needs
• Effectively communicate program status to Prime and Customer
• Engage with Program Integrated Product Teams for successful execution
• Oversee Schedule negotiations during start-up phase of programs
• Work to negotiate items in Basis of Estimates with Program Management
• Manage Internal and External Customer relations
• Empower the team to execute business needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship status and the ability to obtain and withhold a security clearance
• 6-10 years of experience as a Supply Chain Professional and/or Management experience in aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of Procurement Process
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups
• Strong Project Management and Time Management Skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or other relevant course of study MBA or Master’s Degree
• Experience with SAP / MRP Systems
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
• Some travel may be required

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.