Electronics Commodity Manager – Interconnect
GE Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Grand Rapids • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Own the multi-year commodity strategy for assigned interconnect categories, including supplier segmentation, footprint optimization, and dual/multi-sourcing plans
- Lead should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and value engineering initiatives to drive sustainable cost competitiveness
- Monitor market dynamics (capacity constraints, lead times, obsolescence, trade/tariff shifts) and translate insights into proactive sourcing actions
- Manage supplier performance focusing on quality, OTD, PPV, lead time, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs), pricing, and terms to ensure supply assurance, cost control, and favorable commercial conditions
- Partner with suppliers on capacity planning, demand smoothing, and risk sharing for critical parts and long-lead components
- Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to qualify new suppliers, processes, and components; support FAI and change control
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory procurement requirements
- Build and maintain Actions Plans to ensure execution of key business KPIs and commodity management responsibilities
- Drive cost-out and productivity projects, including alternate qualification and standardization initiatives
- Use data-driven insights (market indices, PPV, OTD, inventory turns) to guide decisions; forecast material cost trends and risks
- Champion continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and metrics
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in supply chain, ideally commodity management)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commodity management
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and at least one ERP/MRP system; ability to interpret BOMs, drawings/specs, and lifecycle/obsolescence data
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly with technical and commercial stakeholders
- Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Medical, or other regulated, high-reliability industries
- Knowledge of electronics supply market dynamics including distribution and OEM dynamics, wafer/fab constraints, component life cycles, and counterfeit avoidance programs
- Familiarity with compliance areas such as FAR/DFARs and cybersecurity requirements for suppliers
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation Assistance Provided
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
commodity strategyshould-cost modelingtotal cost of ownership analysisvalue engineeringsupplier performance managementnegotiationdata analysisExcelERP systemBOM interpretation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproject managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationinfluence
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeGED