Lead Sourcing Specialist

Job Description Summary The Lead Sourcing Specialist is a hybrid role containing both Buyer and Supplier Delivery responsibilities. You will negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You will partner with suppliers to achieve on-time delivery.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels
• Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers
• Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement
• Manage claims, and provide commercial sourcing management, data analysis and negotiations support
• Define and improve Sourcing strategies at business or plant level
• Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply
• Adhere to GE Aviation compliance, quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Collaborate with team members and various functions to execute source changes and coordinate raw material
• Actively participate in large scale negotiations
• Work cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive cost, delivery, quality, and supplier development

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or institution (or a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 4 years experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing or Materials)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Sourcing or Supply Chain Operations

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in contract negotiation
• Experience in Supplier Delivery & Supplier Managemen
• Manufacturing or Shop Operations experience
• Ability to analyze data and perform pricing analysis
• Experience with strategic sourcing of new suppliers / vendors
• Ability to utilize Excel for data analysis
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

GE 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