Job Description Summary

What impact you’ll make

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Development Team Leader – Aero Industrialization and Generator Capacity – will be responsible for developing, managing and executing buy and supply chain strategies and be the primary Point of Contact (POC) for developing a robust upstream supply chain programs for the inhouse and external aeroderivative engine and generator manufacturing operations.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Guidance
• 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.
• Compliance and Operational Excellence
• 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.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• 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

 

What will make you stand out

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• GE Program graduate is an advantage

Other information:

Legal authorization to work in the assigned country is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job

Benefits Available to You

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