<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>This position requires strong cross-functional leadership with the ability to influence program decisions. Will involve understanding comprehensive program dynamics and developing a strategy to proactively address procurement. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Roles and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Define and improve Sourcing strategies at business or plant level. May also include management of regional & business teams. </li><li>Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline. May require strong commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation. </li><li>May lead functional teams or projects with reasonable resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view. </li><li>Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. Work is subject to functional policy objectives. Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business. Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects. High levels of evaluative judgment are required to achieve outcomes required. </li><li>Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or related supply chain experience) + minimum of 5 years sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or related supply chain experience </li><li>Must be a US Citizen </li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance </li></ul> <p>Desired Characteristics</p> <ul> <li>Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn </li><li>Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively </li><li>Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed </li><li>Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative </li><li>Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker </li><li>Lean Application & Experience </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Relocation Assistance Provided: No</p>