The Senior Procurement FLIGHT DECK Leader is responsible for overseeing the development and performance management of sources and suppliers within GE Aerospace. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and lean manufacturing principles. This Senior Leader will work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet GE Aerospaces standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). Key responsibilities include:Job Description
- Lead a team of up to 10 individual contributors and/or leaders.
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize supplier performance and ensure alignment with GE Aerospaces goals.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain.
- Utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement in supplier processes.
- Monitoring supplier performance metrics and conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Leading initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities and drive innovation in procurement practices.
- Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to GE Aerospaces safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, supplier management, and lean manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50.
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.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
SPB1
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 Opportunities 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
