• Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

    GE Aerospace (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Job Description Summary

    Job Description

    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. We’re 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. We’re the career home for union and non-union 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** :

    + Bachelor's 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.

    + Self-motivated 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. export-controlled 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. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

     

    GE Aerospace is an Equal 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.