Manager Supplier Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID JR Category Supply Chain Management Role Type Onsite Post Date Dec. 06, 2025

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're 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.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.

In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 80 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India's defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.

About Boeing In India
Boeing is focused on delivering value to Indian customers with advanced technologies and is committed to creating sustainable value in the Indian aerospace sector – developing local suppliers and shaping academic and research collaborations with Indian institutions. Boeing has strengthened its supply chain with more than 300 local companies in India and a joint venture to manufacture fuselages for Apache helicopters and vertical fin structures for the 737 family of airplanes. Annual sourcing from India stands at over $1.25 billion. Boeing currently employs over 6,000 people in India, and more than 13,000 people work with its supply chain partners. Boeing's employee efforts and country-wide engagement serve communities and citizenship programs to inspire change and make an impact on more than 1.5 million direct and indirect beneficiaries. Learn more at .

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At 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 together different perspectives and thoughts – 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's careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

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.

Position Overview
Boeing India Supply Chain team is currently looking for
Manager Supplier Management
to join their team in
Bangalore , India.
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 Analysts who are responsible for post-award activities (Expediting) to meet customer requirements while working with suppliers across different geographical locations
• Create Performance Metrics, set operational goals for team; ensure training and system access; provide technical and operational support to manage deliverables. Develop strategies related to supplier performance and improvement, and also on supplier bid packages
• Select suppliers for non-contracted parts, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary
• Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies/ goals
• Ensure that materials are managed to achieve on-time delivery, by reviewing open work orders and due dates, and coordinate with other departments to ensure product needs are met
• Work closely with the sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine investment strategy
• Work cross View functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution
• Manage performance metrics for the statement of work supported by team- including managing on-time delivery and quality; achieve overall reduction of past dues, reduction of customer assertion/ Liquidated Damages, reduction of spot buys 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 teams
• Assign 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 capabilities
• Provides on-going developmental feedback and performs 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• The candidate shall have a strong knowledge of Procurement Process and Supplier Management and shall have a proven track record of managing critical and complex programs at a 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 statements
• Candidate 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 an added advantage
• Candidate 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher is desired
• Knowledge of Production Systems, Advance Manufacturing Techniques, New Product Introduction, tools like APQP, Root Cause Analysis/ Corrective Actions will be added advantage
• Candidates shall demonstrate strong inclusive leadership qualities and communication skills. Prior experience in managing a team would be preferred though not mandatory.

Typical Education & Experience

• Typically 12-16 years related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (eg. bachelor, master, etc) preferred but not required."

Applications for this position will be accepted until
Dec. 08, 2025
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.

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

Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift
Not a Shift Worker (India)

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

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