Commodity Sourcing Leader, Electrical
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $108,800 - $181,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies
- Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction
- Manage assigned electrical commodities for the Gas Power Heavy Duty New Units business segment
- Support the development of supplier panels that can meet or exceed GEV’s expectations
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the optimal contractual conditions while meeting project expectations
- Manage all commercial aspects of purchase orders with suppliers for assigned commodities
- Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels
- Determine suppliers to solicit quotes from for specific project demands
- Lead negotiations and allocate demands to specific suppliers
- Ensure selected supplier is capable of meeting all GEV requirements; gain internal buy-in for any exceptions
- Coordinate supplier awards and purchase order placement with the Procurement team
- Manage purchase order changes as necessary
- Manage commercial claims with suppliers regarding delivery and quality issues
- Develop content expertise for assigned commodities
- Identify and support process improvement activities
- Communicate and resolve complex issues, building consensus and commitment from key stakeholders
- Utilize persuasion skills to influence others
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Requirements
- Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor/Master's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma with relevant experience
- Significant experience in Sourcing & Commodity Management
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Strong oral and written communication skills to present complex technical and commercial topics with clear, concise and effective messaging to stakeholders and senior leadership teams
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to challenge the status quo and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
- Strong problem solving skills with objective, factual and data driven approach
- Driving ideation to action plan, breaking down strategic ideas into tactical action plan and driving closure with sense of urgency
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
SourcingCommodity ManagementProject ManagementProcess ImprovementNegotiationContract ManagementSupplier ManagementPurchase Order ManagementClaims ManagementContent Expertise
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipProblem SolvingInfluencingCollaborationConsensus BuildingChange ManagementPersuasionStrategic Thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree