Job Description Summary
The Commodity Sourcing Leader will contribute to and execute to the strategy for the assigned commodity within the mechanical team. Negotiate with and select suppliers with consideration of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) for mechanical equipment shipped directly to project sites. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Collaborate with other functions (Inquiry to Order (ITO), engineering, Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), fulfillment, Projects) to ensure optimal suppliers are selected in a timely manner and equipment provided supports project requirements. Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- You will work closely with global commodity leader to help develop sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals.
- Steer/Support the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit.
- Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger.
- Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area.
- Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing.
- Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost.
- Work closely with engineering, buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved.
- Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements.
- Align closely with global commodity leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities and manage supplier performance.
- Negotiate lowest possible cost while maintaining the highest quality of goods.
- Interface with other GE business sourcing teams and participate in company-wide strategic sourcing initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university .
- Advanced knowledge of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Operations, Engineering, and/or Supply Chain.
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated sourcing acumen in the same/similar industry.
- Strong English oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Established project management skills.
Benefits Available to You
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more:
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About GE Gas Power
GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world's electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.
For:U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 94,500.00 - $157,500.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, geographic location, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% annual performance bonus.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least Oct 4th/2024.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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 Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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