GE Aerospace
Global Procurement and Technical Support Team Leader | A&P Sourcing
GE Aerospace, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Role Overview
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
Roles and Responsibilities
Own sourcing specific processes and tools. Review and improve processes. Work on special initiatives.
Own the source to pay process for the A&P team. Ensure that FLIGHT DECK is being used to improve from current state, removing waste and making more efficient for both our commercial and fulfillment teams
Partner with the Commercial and Business Sourcing Operations teams to ensure team members are effectively trained and improvements are put in place to drive efficiency gains
Conduit between Sourcing Teams, Sourcing Compliance, and Product Lines to ensure proper processes meet changing demands of the company and lead efforts as required to minimize any GE risk
Ensure business operations teams are partnered with entire Sourcing organization to drive fundamentals of FLIGHT DECK every day and aiding in problem solving
Lead technical team of Engineers to drive proactive identification of right first-time risks and mitigate leading to both Delivery improvements as well as driving cost out with commercial teams
Deploy team of Engineers to supplier Genba to ensure ready for rate and proper capacity in place to meet business needs
Ensure Asia team is set up to meet growing LCC footprint and right resources are deployed to Genba to grow the region
Lead capacity efforts, along with proper readiness activity in order to support the Sourcing Business Operating teams as well as ensuring new supplier development highlighted by commercial team is fit for business requirement
Utilize data analytics in order to make end user jobs easier by removing waste and having global solutions to meet the business processes
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
Required Qualifications (United States)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 14 years of experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement
Required Qualifications (United Kingdom)
Must have major experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading process improvement efforts, setting standards, and ensuring standard work is in place
Strong oral and written 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
Souring, Shop Operations, or Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive a plus
Humble: respectful, inclusive, good listener, learns from past
Transparent: Candid in feedback, shares to solve problems, helps grow others
Focused: Safety first, prioritizes work, measures success by the customer, continuously improve
Right to Work (United Kingdom) Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard
Compensation The base pay range for this position is $157,000 - $209,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close by December 31, 2025.
Benefits 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.
Relocation Assistance Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Own sourcing specific processes and tools. Review and improve processes. Work on special initiatives.
Own the source to pay process for the A&P team. Ensure that FLIGHT DECK is being used to improve from current state, removing waste and making more efficient for both our commercial and fulfillment teams
Partner with the Commercial and Business Sourcing Operations teams to ensure team members are effectively trained and improvements are put in place to drive efficiency gains
Conduit between Sourcing Teams, Sourcing Compliance, and Product Lines to ensure proper processes meet changing demands of the company and lead efforts as required to minimize any GE risk
Ensure business operations teams are partnered with entire Sourcing organization to drive fundamentals of FLIGHT DECK every day and aiding in problem solving
Lead technical team of Engineers to drive proactive identification of right first-time risks and mitigate leading to both Delivery improvements as well as driving cost out with commercial teams
Deploy team of Engineers to supplier Genba to ensure ready for rate and proper capacity in place to meet business needs
Ensure Asia team is set up to meet growing LCC footprint and right resources are deployed to Genba to grow the region
Lead capacity efforts, along with proper readiness activity in order to support the Sourcing Business Operating teams as well as ensuring new supplier development highlighted by commercial team is fit for business requirement
Utilize data analytics in order to make end user jobs easier by removing waste and having global solutions to meet the business processes
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
Required Qualifications (United States)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 14 years of experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement
Required Qualifications (United Kingdom)
Must have major experience in Supply Chain, ideally Sourcing and Procurement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading process improvement efforts, setting standards, and ensuring standard work is in place
Strong oral and written 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
Souring, Shop Operations, or Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace or Automotive a plus
Humble: respectful, inclusive, good listener, learns from past
Transparent: Candid in feedback, shares to solve problems, helps grow others
Focused: Safety first, prioritizes work, measures success by the customer, continuously improve
Right to Work (United Kingdom) Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard
Compensation The base pay range for this position is $157,000 - $209,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close by December 31, 2025.
Benefits 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.
Relocation Assistance Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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