Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Sourcing Specialist will manage the buying process for assigned commodity. The person in this role will apply sourcing policy and interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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.
- A job at this level is an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and others in the business is critical for success. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
- Impacts projects, processes and procedures in assigned commodity area. The role operates with autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities within an assigned commodity area covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment.
- 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. Expected to identify cost reduction opportunities where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in buying and/or sourcing)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in buying and/or sourcing
Desired Characteristics
- 3+ years of experience in direct buying and/or sourcing
- 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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
Job Ident #:
R3756689
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