IT Vendor Management at Spirit AeroSystems

OverviewThis role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. ResponsibilitiesThis position is 100% onsite in Wichita, KS Key AccountabilitiesCollaborate with outsourced service providers and internal stakeholdersIT Sourcing and IT Contract term reviews, negotiations in partnership with IT leadership, Procurement and LegalPartner with IT Service or Software providers to ensure services meet standards, meets or exceeds SLA's, resolve escalations, and set priorities as neededWork within the established vendor management governance frameworkManage the communication and coordination for vendor initiated licensing auditsManage hardware device refresh plans, budgets, and vendor relationshipMonitor backlog and address for mitigation, as requiredRemove roadblocks or escalate, as appropriateEnsure technology upgrade roadmaps are understoodSupport appropriate vendor team member onboarding and accesses,Review, plan, and represent requests for maintenance, budgets, leases and renewalsProactively coordinate with other IT and vendor leaders where appropriate. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:3 + years of related experience Strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated leadership skillsMust be onsite at the Wichita facilityVendor performance and relationship management experienceHS Diploma or GEDPreferred Qualifications:Sourcing and negotiation experienceProject Management experienceHardware and/or software licensing experienceBroad knowledge of IT infrastructure and/or teleconferencing Union:This is a union-represented position. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $80,550 - $123,500 Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit. #LI-CG1