ATO Sourcing Strategy Leader

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ATO Sourcing Strategy Leader, also titled Advanced Technology Strategic Sourcing Leader, develops and influences strategy across buying and delivery teams within ATO Sourcing. Based in Evendale, Ohio, within the Edison Works organization, the role works horizontally across sourcing and execution teams to improve how parts and materials are defined and sourced, from early R&D through buying and delivery execution. The position optimizes part and material definitions during R&D to improve sourceability, reduce downstream churn, and support smoother transitions into production and delivery. It leads cross-functional initiatives to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, influence policy and priorities, and strengthen execution through GE Aerospace Flight Deck Lean principles. The role requires strong sourcing and commercial acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems affecting service, quality, and timeliness. It regularly advises functional and business leaders and leads projects or workstreams, often with minimal resources. The role collaborates with leaders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program, Finance, Product Operations, and Compliance. GE Aerospace describes its workplace as inclusive and offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required; employment is contingent on meeting the stated U.S. Person status requirements or obtaining the required government authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
At least 5 years of experience optimizing part and material definitions at the R&D stage to improve sourceability.
Employment requires meeting the stated U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information, or obtaining the required government authorization.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects and execute with project management discipline.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Strong lean or continuous improvement background.
Demonstrated humility, transparency, focus, collaboration, and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Optimize part and material definitions at the R&D stage to improve sourceability and simplify downstream buying and delivery execution.
Develop and influence sourcing strategy across ATO buying and delivery teams, including shaping priorities, resource focus, and ways of working.
Lead cross-functional initiatives across Edison Works Sourcing to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
Influence policy formulation and support the development of standards and processes that improve sourcing outcomes and execution discipline.
Advise functional and business leaders, communicate complex concepts clearly, and guide stakeholders toward actionable decisions.
Use evaluative judgment to resolve ambiguous, high-impact issues, assess information quality, and develop recommendations.
Improve the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness objectives through structured problem solving and measurable improvements.
Lead functional projects or workstreams while maintaining accountability, stakeholder alignment, and on-time execution.