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Lead Sourcing Specialist Commodity Management

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Sourcing Specialist Commodity Management

1 week agoPune, India

Viewed on April 6, 2025

Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Company Overview :

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

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Site Overview:

Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India's defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India's aerospace ecosystem

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with current & new product development goals, considering factors such as cost, quality, availability, and supplier capabilities.
  • Supplier Identification : Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting the requirements of current & new product introductions. Conduct assessments to evaluate suppliers' capabilities, quality systems, and capacity.
  • Negotiation and Contracting: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions for materials and services required for new product introductions. Draft and execute contracts to formalize agreements with selected suppliers.
  • Cost Management: Drive cost management initiatives to optimize total landed cost and achieve cost reduction targets for new products.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives and promote collaboration for continuous improvement.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing, supply chain disruptions, and supplier performance that could impact new product introductions.
  • Project Management: Coordinate cross-functional activities and timelines related to sourcing and procurement to support the successful launch of new products.
  • Continuous Improvement: Use of Flight Deck to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve overall performance. Build strategies to establish suppliers relations globally and in the region, increase deflation by negotiating with suppliers year on year, localizing parts or BCC sourcing with reduced lead time, best pay plus other terms & VMIs etc.
  • Monitor, forecast, and develop strategies to capitalize on macroeconomic and industry trends impacting the assigned commodity and business in region to minimize total material costs, ensure material availability, capacity, and quality
  • Work with cross functional team members for high performance and able to drive accountable work culture, retaining and motivating diverse perspective and culture.
  • Ensure competitive prices during pre-bids/NPIs and execute on time by getting released POs to preferred suppliers, be part of product development cycle and able to deliver sourcing deliverables.
  • Hands on experience on aviation quality system related to suppliers.
  • Cost reduction strategies during the execution of projects to meet the deflation year over year target for the business keeping Aviation quality system norms.
  • Interact with site teams to understand business needs and develop supply chain strategies that optimize total requirements
  • Collaborate with supporting resources (engineering, quality, global supply chain ) to achieve plan including lead time reductions, cash enhancement, VMI etc.
  • Participate in Global sourcing initiatives to leverage best practices: partner with corporate commodity leaders, sourcing leaders, and peers to maximize synergies and global suppliers

Ideal Candidate :

Candidates with the good exposure into Strategic Sourcing experience, Costing, Long Term Agreement Experience, Negotiation Skills and Fluet Communication.

Required Qualification :

  • Master's / MBA degree preferred plus Bachelor's Engineering Degree preferably Mechanical
  • Minimum 8-12 years of industry experience with exposure to aviation sourcing
  • Ability and willingness to travel as required.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in supplier evaluation, selection, and relationship management.
  • Knowledge of supply chain best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools is desirable..
  • Experience in working with aviation global sourcing teams
  • High motivation, leadership, and influencing skills
  • Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access
  • Ability to perform scenario analysis and strategy development
  • CPIM or APICS certification preferred
  • Green Belt / Black Belt Certified

Closing:

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5004964EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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