Job Description

Job Responsibilities:  

• Build strategies to increase deflation by negotiating with suppliers year on year, localizing parts or BCC sourcing with reduced lead time, best pay plus other terms & VMIs etc. by collaborating with global commodity teams, Site teams across Globe.
• Competitive negotiations to drive deflation with the supply base. Manage supplier contracts/agreements having detailed cost break up with clarity on cost driving parameters like RM, Fx etc.  and /or e-auctions with preferred suppliers in the region to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned.
• Build strategies to flawless execution of new programs to meet end customer timelines and agreed cost targets.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, fabrication & special coating processes commonly used in Aviation industry,  Scout & Support in the evaluation and selection of new suppliers for aviation business.
• Shall be willing to work on transactional activities such as PO releases, Sourcing metric monitoring, data compilation and Supplier performance card preparation. These activities will be part of Standard work, Daily management, and Monthly rhythms.
• Development of existing suppliers, and overall supplier management; able to bring best solution amongst all options. Able to perform supplier risk assessment and build & manage supplier relationship. 
• Monitor, forecast, and develop strategies to capitalize on macroeconomic and industry trends impacting the assigned commodity and business in region to minimize total material costs, ensure material availability, capacity, and quality
• Ensure competitive prices during pre-bids/NPIs and execute on time by getting released POs to preferred suppliers, be part of product development cycle and able to deliver sourcing deliverables.
• Hands on experience on various quality systems related to suppliers.
• Cost reduction strategies during the execution of projects to meet the deflation year over year target for the business.
• Interact with site teams to understand business needs and develop supply chain strategies that optimize total requirements
• Collaborate with supporting resources (engineering, quality, global supply chain ) to achieve plan including lead time reductions, cash enhancement, VMI etc.
• Build long terms & sustainable win-win relationships within supply partner. 

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Sourcing expert for multiple commodities for Aviation industry such as Casting, Machining parts, steel sheet & bar raw materials parts which are required for manufacturing products at GE Aerospace.
• Build strategies to flawless execution of new programs to meet end customer timelines and agreed cost targets.

Qualification & Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Production from accredited college or university
• 6-10 years hands on experience in Sourcing Function with strong understanding of processes and quality assurance of aircraft engines & other aviation products / components
• CPM or APICS certification preferred
• Master’s / MBA degree preferred
• Green Belt (GE employees only)

Desired Characteristics:

•  Experience and industry knowledge within the mentioned commodities & working with matrix organization & Global Sourcing teams.
• Act with humility, seeks prospective of others & creates & inclusive culture; Proactive self-starter and change agent
• Deliver with focus on key business objective & having Cross functional, matrixed, and international team experience
• lead with transparency to get best mutual outcome for GE & GE partners
• Good negotiation skills, contracting expertise, and business law knowledge
• Knowledge of machining processes will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of sourcing buy to pay processes
• High motivation, leadership, and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Proactive self-starter and change agent
• Cross functional, matrixed, and international team experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively communicate across all organizational levels, departments, and functions
• Proven project management and process improvement skills
• Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access); specific skills should include: data-mining, pivot tables, data manipulation
• Ability to perform scenario analysis and strategy development
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen
• Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to perform cost assessments and analysis
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or other purchasing system.

​​Closing comment:

• Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes