Job Description Summary

Come join our Sourcing Composites team that is helping set the standard for procuring composite parts in the aerospace industry! The Sourcing Composites Buying People Leader is responsible for leading a team of Buyers through the buying process while also being a strong voice in the continuous improvement of procurement-related processes and procedures across the Sourcing organization. You will also assist in development of Supplier Relationships, identifying and securing best cost options, putting deal packages together, and advancing commercial acumen across your team.

We use lean (FLIGHT DECK) every day to continuously improve our transactional operations to reduce burden, drive efficiency and generate productivity as we deliver for our customers.

This role is eligible for a hybrid working schedule and is based out of our Evendale, OH Sourcing HQ.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops in-depth knowledge of the procurement process. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to create and execute functional policy/strategy. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Partners with the Procurement Operations Center to drive procurement process improvement and seamless handoffs between Commodity Buyers and POC Buyers.
• Foster Supplier support through Supplier Team structure and guide your team on Relationships, Performance, Problem Solving, and Contract Execution.
• Acts as a key team resource to aid the commodity in the ERP migration from IMPACT to Oracle.
• Uses Lean in a transactional space to systematically drive improved Buying Team KPIs with special focus on problem solving, standard work, respect for people and continuous improvement.
• Develops new and existing team members. Provide guidance, training, coaching and mentorship to team.
• Efficiently navigates a highly matrixed organization to make decisions and solve moderately complex problems that impact the team. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college 5 years of experience in sourcing & buying-procurement, improvement, project management, and/or sourcing/supply

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing a team
• Experience with Impact and/or Oracle
• Experience in Aerospace or Automotive Buying/Procurement
• Ability to coach and train others
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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: No