Job Description Summary

Lead and represent global direct material supplier development sourcing strategy for Small Parts commodity group to maximize value of
vendor based on Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash. Define growth strategy via leveraging existing suppliers and identifying new suppliers to
maximize a total landed cost, capacity management and robust supply chain based on competitiveness across all global sub-commodities for
the Team. Create and drive global strategy and different key enabler programs as a Global Commodity Leader (GCL)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy for respective commodity including management and optimization of supplier panels. Develop existing and new supplier capabilities to maximize cost out, on time service level, capacity and quality
• Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Map supplier capabilities to product sub-families to optimize target panel supplier list.
• Shape, Define & lead volume allocation growth to supplier base on a total landed cost competitiveness basis through vendor development programs •
• Maximize volume allocation for Best Cost Country suppliers for total landed competitively qualified products, identify potential leakages and drive mitigation actions.
• Identify and assess supplier capabilities and capacity, and measure/improve supplier performance, including their full supply chain.
• Identify and lead product qualification projects with cross functional Teams including Engineering, Sourcing Quality, Global Commodity Leaders above and beyond own scope •
• Build new product qualification pipeline for supply chain Take the lead and own process improvement programs using Lean tools and Sourcing expertise to reduce cycle time and improve team efficiency
• Lead competitive RFQ/bidding process to identify cost out opportunities when applicable
• Ability to assess technical information. Strategic Sourcing experience. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Major experience in the Sourcing & Commodity Management
• Significant experience in Manufacturing/Sourcing/Supply Chain and commercial 
• Fluent English knowledge is a must

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated project/program leadership.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen skills.
• Solid communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Team player behavior, open minded and energetic personality,
•  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

For postings in the US: The base pay range for this position is $125K - $165K USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 12/9/2025, or thereafter. 

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., 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 do