Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
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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 non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.
Role Overview
The Lead Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure the timely procurement of goods and services at optimal cost quality and delivery standards. This role involves supplier relationship management contract negotiation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. The Lead Sourcing Specialist will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage ERP system and relationships with suppliers to create and execute to purchase orders.
- Participate in contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify trends opportunities and risks in the supply chain.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects to achieve procurement savings targets.
- Ensure adherence to company policies ethical standards and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including Engineering Operations and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Prepare and present sourcing performance metrics supplier scorecards and procurement reports to leadership.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in sourcing and procurement operations.
- Travel up to 20%
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Sourcing Procurement and/or Fulfillment)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing Procurement and/or Fulfillment
Desired Characteristics
- Strong negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g. SAP Oracle Ariba).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Lean (FLIGHT DECK) principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CPSM CSCP).
- Leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents U.S. Citizens or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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) employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled 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: Yes
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
