Contract Performance Manager

Contract Performance ManagerAre you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the worldAs a Contract Performance Manager, you will have a major impact on GE Aerospace profitability through owning overall contract performance, inclusive of total cost of ownership via safety, quality, on time delivery, unit price, and supplier relationship management. This role is responsible for ownership of contract productivity and overall supplier accountability in the Global Machining & Fabrications commodity. In this role, you will create and lead operational rhythms with internal and external stakeholders to drive mutually successful outcomes for GE and GE partners. You will provide the necessary support on pre- and post-contractual administration & management, terms & conditions (T&Cs) of the contract, and the management of claims. The role requires cross-functional leadership capability and has autonomy within your respective supply base. Plus, high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes. This role is based out of Headquarters in Evendale, OH. Open to a remote opportunity (preference to central & eastern time zone to be near GE Aerospace sites/suppliers).Roles and responsibilities include:Supporting the Global Machining & Fabrication Commodity portfolio and reporting to the Contract Performance Manager Staff Manager or the Commodity Executive depending on suppliers assigned.Maximizing contract performance while maintaining supplier relationships.Ownership for the productivity of assigned contracts through cost reduction, cost avoidance, income generation, and working capital savings.Managing existing contracts to measure performance of contractual T&Cs against expectations, identify gaps or opportunities, and manage cross functional team actions to maximize contractual productivity and performance.Accountability for supplier performance inclusive of safety, compliance, quality, delivery, commercial, readiness and all elements within these areas.Driving cross functional problem solving and structured action plans for improvement where supplier performance does not meet expectations.Leading cross functional teams to manage supplier relationships.Acting as chief negotiator in significant deals and leading negotiations among the working team.Leading and being accountable for business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring.Owning supplier relationships by driving business reviews on a regular cadence.Assurance of timely resolution of supplier issues for assigned contracts.Functioning as liaison between internal organizations and suppliers for assigned contracts.In partnership with cross-functional teams, interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices to improve products, processes, or services.Leading others to find creative solutions within complex contractual landscape with an emphasis on commercial value generation using all available currencies.Ability to evaluate quality of information received and question conflicting data for analysis.Using multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.Travel up to 25% required.Required qualifications include:Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles.Desired characteristics include:Demonstrated significant commercial leadership, and experienced in negotiating large, complex deals.Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and closing contracts, including business and legal terms.Acts with humility, seeks perspective of others, and creates an inclusive culture.Delivers with focus on key business objectives, working across large matrixed organizations.Leads with transparency to reach the best mutual outcomes for GE and GE partners.Demonstrated ability in leveraging creative commercial solutions and coaching the team to achieve the same.Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationship.Strong communication skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.Established project management skills.GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.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.