Senior Program Manager – Sourcing PLM & Supplier Interface
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Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Program Manager Sourcing PLM & Supplier Interface is responsible for leading and optimizing sourcing-related processes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment. This role serves as the primary interface between Sourcing Engineering Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure effective execution of sourcing strategies lifecycle transparency and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in managing sourcing governance analytics and risk mitigation processes including Last Time Buy (LTB) Dual/Multi-Source identification and materials compliance.Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Program Manager Sourcing PLM & Supplier Interface is responsible for leading and optimizing sourcing-related processes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment. This role serves as the primary interface between Sourcing Engineering Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure effective execution of sourcing strategies lifecycle transparency and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in managing sourcing governance analytics and risk mitigation processes including Last Time Buy (LTB) Dual/Multi-Source identification and materials compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage sourcing processes as integrated with PLM systems ensuring alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies and product lifecycle requirements.
- Serve as the Sourcing COE lead for PLM acting as the primary liaison between Sourcing Engineering Supplier Quality Customs Supply Chain IT and supplier stakeholders.
- Lead the definition deployment and continuous improvement of sourcing workflows data standards and governance within PLM.
- Manage sourcing-related reporting and analytics delivering actionable insights on supplier status sourcing coverage risk exposure and lifecycle milestones.
- Own and administer the Sourcing Last Time Buy (LTB) process ensuring timely identification execution and documentation of LTB events.
- Lead the Dual/Multi-Source identification and tracking process to mitigate supply risk and improve continuity of supply.
- Ensure sourcing data accuracy completeness and auditability within PLM and downstream systems.
- Drive cross-functional alignment on sourcing decisions throughout the product lifecycle from NPI through end-of-life.
- Support supplier interface processes including onboarding data exchange and issue resolution as related to PLM-enabled sourcing activities.
- Develop and maintain process documentation training materials and best practices for global stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for automation standardization and process optimization using analytics and digital tools.
- Support RFQ process supplier access as it relates to PLM.
- Oversee material compliance/supplier outreach
- Manage one direct report.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in sourcing supply chain program management or PLM-related roles; or
- Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing sourcing processes within a PLM environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Proven program management experience including cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PTC Windchill PLM strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting sourcing or supply chain Centers of Excellence.
- Knowledge of supplier risk management lifecycle management and sourcing governance frameworks.
- Experience with enterprise reporting tools dashboards and data visualization.
- People management experience.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and systems-oriented thinking
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
- Process design and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed global environment
Working Relationships
- Internal: Sourcing Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing IT Finance Program Management
- External: Suppliers and technology partners
Position Impact
- This role directly impacts supply continuity cost risk mitigation and product lifecycle execution by ensuring sourcing processes are embedded transparent and actionable within the PLM ecosystem.
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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.Additional Information
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Change Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Supplier Management
- Management Reporting
- E-procurement
- Mentoring
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
GE HealthCare provides digital infrastructure, data analytics & decision support tools helps in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients
