• Lead Procurement Specialist 2

    GE HealthCare (State College, PA)


    Job Description Summary

    This position reports to the onsite Materials Manager. Responsible to lead a team of buyers to manage the buying process for direct/indirect materials for the site. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work and the work of the team.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Lead a team of buyers for direct and indirect buying for the site

    + Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.

    + Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.

    + Proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

    + Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. Is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance.

    + Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of experience, Associate’s Degree + 6 years of experience or High School Diploma + 8 years of experience. Experience should be in sourcing/procurement and leading a team

    Desired Characteristics

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

    + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

    + Project management skills.

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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 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 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