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 worldRoles and ResponsibilitiesThis role sits within the Global Machining & Fabrications Commodity. Responsibilities include:Maximizing contract performance while maintaining supplier relationshipsOwnership for the productivity of assigned contracts through cost reduction, cost avoidance, income generation, and working capital savingsManaging existing contracts to measure performance of contractual terms and conditions against expectations, identifying gaps or opportunities, and managing cross functional team actions to maximize contractual productivity and performanceAccountability for supplier performance inclusive of safety, compliance, quality, delivery, commercial, readiness and all elements within these areasDriving cross functional problem solving and structured action plans for improvement where supplier performance does not meet expectationsLeading cross functional teams to manage supplier relationshipsActing as chief negotiator in significant dealsLeading and being accountable for business approvals, supply award, and contract authoringOwning supplier relationships by driving business reviews on a regular cadenceAssurance of timely resolution of supplier issues for assigned contractsFunctioning as liaison between internal organizations and suppliers for assigned contractsIn partnership with cross-functional teams, interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices to improve products, processes, or servicesLeading others to find creative solutions within complex contractual landscape with an emphasis on commercial value generation using all available currenciesTravel up to 25% required.Required QualificationsBachelor'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 CharacteristicsDemonstrated 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. Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn. Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively. Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed. Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative. Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.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)).Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes