ATO Sourcing Strategy Leader

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

4d•$116,000 - $154,000•Remote

About The Position

The Advanced Technology Strategic Sourcing Leader will be responsible for developing and influencing strategy across the buying and delivery teams within ATO Sourcing. There will be a specific focus on developing a dedicated advanced combat supply base and progressing suppliers from one-off development to full rate production. This role involves driving initiatives horizontally across the Edison Works Sourcing team to eliminate waste and enhance efficiencies. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across the Edison Works organization (Including, but not limited to: Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program, Finance, Product Operations and Compliance) to influence policy and drive business outcomes through the application of GE Aerospace Flight Deck Lean principles. It is preferred that this person sit out of the Evendale, OH office but could consider remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or related experience
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Optimizing part & material definitions at R&D stage to make it easier to source.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Strong Lean background
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

Responsibilities

Optimize the part & material definitions at R&D stage to make it easier to source
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline.
May require strong commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics.
May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives.
Work is subject to functional policy objectives.
Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business.
Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects.
High levels of evaluative judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
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.

Benefits

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.

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