Lead Sourcing Specialist

Job description

3098473
Additional Cities

Cincinnati, Monterrey
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Global Operations
Business Segment

Global Operations Supply Chain
Function

Sourcing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Ohio
Postal Code

45202
Role Summary/Purpose

This role will be responsible for providing Indirect Sourcing support for the Aviation business.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Collaborate with the local source commodity teams by translating the business requirements (SOWs) as input to the commodity strategy
·  Lead the execution of the local sourcing strategy; deliver a competitive advantage by driving the strategic supplier initiatives, selection, development, and consolidation to ensure optimal business performance
·  Partner with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business
·  Collaborate with local source commodity teams to ensure supplier quality and delivery performance needs are met and improvement strategies are implemented
·  Collaborate with local commodity leaders to execute negotiation on specifically assigned commodities
·  Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets
·  Own the day-to-day execution of the transaction procurement process including approving a PO. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and manage the purchase orders until closed
·  Develop & Lead projects across the country or P&L as agreed with business stakeholders
·  Ensure business specific regulatory requirements, global ops compliance, and quality, delivery and cost expectations are met.
·  Manage the operational relationship with suppliers
·  Work Cross-functionally with Global Ops and business teams to effectively implement business solutions.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years experience in a sourcing, operations, or supply chain role)
·  Minimum of 3 years' experience in Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain and/or Commercial background
Desired Characteristics

·  Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
·  Strong analytical Skills
·  Lean Six Sigma certified
·  GE Leadership Program Graduate
·  Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win
·  Aggressive self-starter
·  Demonstrated professional oral/written communication and negotiation skills
·  Strong project management skills
·  Working knowledge of ERP/ SSP systems
·  Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
·  History with supplier base consolidation
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States