Job Description
Job Description Summary Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
The Lead Buying Specialist will support the Castings commodity within GE Aerospace's Supply Chain Procurement Operations Center from our Evendale, Ohio site. In this role, you will manage the overall health of a part through part health assessment, RFQ, purchase order placement and order documentation. In addition to these responsibilities, you will help to train and coach other Buying Specialists and support process improvement initiatives for the broader organization.
Job Description Roles and Responsibilities - Lead and execute sourcing tasks and operations for all value stream process steps.
- Review and update existing standard work and procedures. Identify opportunity and provide feedback for improvements.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of processes and compliance standards. Use prior experience and acquired expertise to execute on tasks.
- Ensure that orders are processed and delivered on time and address any issues or delays that may arise.
- Adhere to company policies, regulations, and legal requirements related to procurement.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
- Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters
- Leverages Lean skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles).
- Plus, a minimum of 3 years' experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, or Contract Management roles
Desired Characteristics - Skills in: Oracle Fusion, Excel (VLookups), Smartsheet
- Internships or Co-Ops in Supply Chain or Sourcing are a plus
- Experience in Buying, Managing Purchase Orders
- Knowledge of GE Aerospace procurement processes and systems
- Exposure to Manufacturing Operations
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.
Compensation Grade LPB1
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Relocation package,