Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying / Procurement

Job description

3139440
Additional Cities

Grand Rapids
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Business & General Aviation & Integrated Systems
Function

Sourcing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Michigan
Postal Code

49512-1934
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Sourcing Specialist will:
·  Manage the buying process for a given set of goods
·  Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets
·  Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge
·  Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts
Essential Responsibilities

In addition, as the Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will:

·  Places and follows-up on POs

·  Manages relationships with suppliers for PO execution

·  Manages problems and schedules changes

·  Updates ERP

·  Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations

·  Balances both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects

·  Works together with high level people from the business at SPB and EB level

·  Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done

·  Provides technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge

·  Actively participate in supplier performance reviews

·  Advises Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures within own field

·  Contributes to project as a team member or leads small projects
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Sourcing)

·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in Buying / Procurement

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT :

·  This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong oral and written communication skills

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

·  Ability to influence others and lead small teams

·  Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

·  Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

·  Effective problem identification and solution skills

·  Proven analytical and organizational ability

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About Us

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Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Primary Country

United States