Buying Specialist

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buying Specialist role will sit in a centralized buyer function supporting multiple commodity areas for GE Aerospace from our Evendale, OH site. In this role, you'll manage requisitions, place purchase orders, and handle aspects of quotation management. This role is based in Evendale, OH. The team works a hybrid schedule with both remote and in office workdays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain and/or Contract Management roles.)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain and/or Contract Management roles

Nice To Haves

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
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

Support and execute sourcing tasks and operations for all commodities as required
Review existing standard work and procedures.
Identify opportunity and provide feedback for improvements
Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or experience
Understands how work of own team contributes to the area
Resolves issues using established procedures
Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters
Collaborates with others to solve issues
Exchanges information, asks questions, and checks for understanding
Utilizes experience and judgement to solve problems
Leverages skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
Handles simple data entry work requiring face value check and correction

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability insurance
life insurance
paid time-off for vacation or illness