Sourcing Buyer - Coatings Value Stream

GE Aerospace hiring for Sourcing Buyer - Coatings Value Stream jobs in West Chester Township, OH, US

Job Description Summary
As a commodity buyer you will be responsible for the sourcing & procurement activities associated for a set of GE sites and Suppliers within a commodity. You will manage the buying process for Coatings and Special Processes with responsibility to achieve the best contractual position, as measured through a total cost of ownership model, while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with a cross functional team when negotiating with suppliers in accordance with Sourcing policies. This role is responsible for ownership of buying activity related to supplier contracts. The role requires cross-functional partnership, process rigor and discipline to standard work within your respective supply base. The role has a major impact on overall GE profitability.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieving the best contractual conditions, while maintaining supplier relationships
• Progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, supply award, and contract authoring
• Completing sourcing and procurement activities compliantly per applicable policies and procedures
• Supplier data set up & maintenance to enable contract management and fulfillment activities (I.e. lead time, material configuration, etc.)
• Accountable for purchase agreement (PA) health to ensure contracts are not running out of quantity, time and are renegotiated in accordance with Sourcing policies and guidelines
• Maintaining market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection
• Bringing forward creative contractual solutions to promote overall contract performance / total cost of ownership
• Forming and developing cross-functional teams to develop deal and negotiation strategy
• Utilizing technical expertise, collaboration and judgement to solve problems
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training
• Explaining information to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
• Conveying performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience)

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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., their successors, 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 does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes