Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management
Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management
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Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:
For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. Were producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems Mission System Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. Were the career home for union and nonunion employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute supplier strategies including managing and optimizing supplier panels.
- Conduct business reviews with key strategic suppliers.
- Lead negotiations allocate needs to specific suppliers and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best contractual outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Communicate procurement information effectively to internal stakeholders.
- Handle supplier claims and disputes ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on operations.
- Conduct data analysis to support sourcing decisions and negotiations.
- Provide insights to drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of sourcing activities with broader business objectives.
- Continuously develop expertise in sourcing and procurement disciplines leveraging prior experience and acquired knowledge to execute functional policies and strategies.
- Utilize technical expertise and analytical thinking to address challenges leveraging internal resources and professional judgment to arrive at effective solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Buying Sourcing and/or Commodity Management)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Buying Sourcing and/or Commodity Management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favorable contractual outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex information in straightforward terms.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Selfmotivated and capable of working autonomously while contributing to team objectives.
- Familiarity with standard functional practices and procedures in sourcing and procurement.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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.
GE Aerospace 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 (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
