As a commodity buyer you will be responsible for the sourcing & procurement activities associated for a set of GE sites and Suppliers within a commodity. You will manage the buying process for Coatings and Special Processes with responsibility to achieve the best contractual position, as measured through a total cost of ownership model, while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction across several GE Aerospace internal sites.
You will collaborate with a cross functional team when negotiating with suppliers in accordance with Sourcing policies. This role is responsible for ownership of buying activity related to supplier contracts. The role requires cross-functional partnership, process rigor and discipline to standard work within your respective supply base.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Achieving the best contractual conditions, while maintaining supplier relationships
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Progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, supply award, and contract authoring
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Completing sourcing and procurement activities compliantly per applicable policies and procedures
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Supplier data set up & maintenance to enable contract management and fulfillment activities (I.e. lead time, material configuration, etc.)
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Accountable for purchase agreement (PA) health to ensure contracts are not running out of quantity, time and are renegotiated in accordance with Sourcing policies and guidelines
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Maintaining market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection
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Bringing forward creative contractual solutions to promote overall contract performance / total cost of ownership
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Forming and developing cross-functional teams to develop deal and negotiation strategy
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Utilizing technical expertise, collaboration and judgement to solve problems
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Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training
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Explaining information to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
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Conveying performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience)
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Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
Desired Characteristics
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Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
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Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
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Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
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Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
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Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
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Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
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: Yes
