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Lead Commodity Buyer

2 months ago

West Chester, United States GE Aviation Full time
Job Description SummaryAs the Lead Buyer for Coatings and Special Process Farmout, you will: (1) own sourcing purchases for key shops within GE’s internal supply chain, purchasing the Coatings and Special Processes needed to complete their parts, (2) strategize, and negotiate the best contractual position with a total cost of ownership mindset, and (3) support new product development and other process and quality improvements helping cross functional teams engage with your suppliers.

Coatings and Special Process Farmout is the place within sourcing closest to GE’s internal shops. Your suppliers and the services you source are directly part of their supply chain. You’ll engage directly with them, finding ways to improve supplier collaboration and support how we implement lean principles between our suppliers and GE as a customer. In this position, you’ll learn about and work with GE’s shops and GE’s Coatings and Special process suppliers, while crafting your understanding of sourcing contracts, negotiation, and supplier management.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for achieving the best contractual conditions, while maintaining supplier relationships
  • Responsible for progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, supply award, and contract authoring
  • Completes sourcing and procurement activities compliantly per applicable policies and procedures
  • Responsible for supplier data set up & maintenance to enable contract management and fulfillment activities (I.e. lead time, material configuration, etc.)
  • Accountability for partnership with transactional operation partners (i.e. the Procurement Operations Center aka POC) who are performing procurement related activities on your supplier accounts
  • 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
  • Actively maintains market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection
  • Brings forward creative contractual solutions to promote overall contract performance / total cost of ownership
  • Forms and develops cross-functional teams to develop deal and negotiation strategy
  • Utilizes technical expertise, collaboration and judgement to solve problems
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training
  • Explains information to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
  • Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of working experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, or Contract Management
  • Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, or Contract Management

Desired Characteristics:
  • Experience negotiating contracts with external suppliers
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Established project management experience
  • 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

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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: Yes