Senior Sourcing Development Leader – Aero Engine Industrialization
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Greenville • South Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $149,400 - $248,900 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and implement sourcing and supply chain strategies for aeroderivative turbine components to support growth in services and repairs
- Ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with overall business objectives and growth plans
- Collaborate with Commodity Leaders to develop and execute supply chain, capacity, demand allocation, and negotiation strategies
- Partner with regional and global business leaders to ensure fulfillment, quality, and regulatory requirements for the Generator product line
- Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and enhance the customer experience with Sourcing
- Manage and optimize the supply base for aeroderivative turbine components, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness
- Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation
- Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and performance
- Monitor supplier performance and communicate issues to the commodity team for resolution
- Develop strategies for capacity expansion through diversified supply chains and cost reduction projects
- Collaborate with business and commodity leaders to determine sourcing projects of focus to drive deflation, usage, cash, and Panel supplier initiatives
- Lead initiatives for Capacity, Deflation, and VCP across all commodities, and drive cost-out initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to enhance productivity and reduce costs
- Monitor and report on KPIs related to supply chain efficiency and effectiveness
- Proactively monitor risks and lead escalations, mitigation, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with commodity managers to build a robust supply chain for both outsourced and in-house generator value streams
- Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams on supply chain-related matters
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to innovate and enhance supply chain processes
- Engage with the broader Sourcing organization and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives
- Prepare, present, and influence senior leaders on current and future sourcing imperatives
- Own sourcing QMS compliance and ensure adherence to all sourcing policies & procedures
- Manage Operating Plan and SQDC through KPIs
- Work with the legal team to provide operational support on contract management and litigation supports
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Significant experience in Supply Chain or Sourcing role
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to ~20% of the time, as required
- Fluent in English
- Strong PC and database management skills
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven project management and process improvement ability
- Change agent with the ability to influence at all levels
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
supply chain strategiessourcing strategiescapacity managementdemand allocationnegotiation strategiescost reductionKPI monitoringproject managementprocess improvementrisk mitigation
Soft skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationstrategic guidancecustomer experience enhancementchange managementproblem-solvingrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree