Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is hiring a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist for its Purchasing / Buying-Procurement organization in Evendale, Ohio. The role manages the end-to-end buying process for an assigned portfolio of goods, applying sourcing policies and serving as the interface between suppliers and internal teams on specifications and budgets. It supports procurement execution by ensuring purchase orders are accurately placed, executed, maintained, and tracked through delivery. The position partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including planning, engineering, quality, operations, and finance. It calls for effective supplier relationship management, issue resolution, and accurate ERP and transactional records. The specialist works with some autonomy under established practices and policies, using judgment to address more complex day-to-day issues and propose solutions beyond standard parameters. The role may also provide guidance to less experienced colleagues and lead small, low-risk projects with modest resource needs. Applicants need a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of procurement experience, in addition to the stated 3 years of experience. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required. Employment also requires legal authorization to work in the United States and the ability to meet U.S. Person or applicable government authorization requirements for access to export-controlled information. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and at least 3 years of experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of procurement experience, plus the stated 3 years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
Ability to meet U.S. Person or applicable U.S. Government authorization requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders, confirm supplier acceptance, and manage purchase order execution through delivery.
Track order status, manage problems and schedule changes, and drive timely resolution to protect delivery commitments.
Build and maintain effective supplier working relationships to support execution, responsiveness, and performance.
Update ERP records and relevant systems to maintain accurate order status, commitments, and transactional integrity.
Apply sourcing policies and procurement best practices while supporting alignment to specifications, budgets, and business requirements.
Analyze information, evaluate options, and propose solutions for more complicated day-to-day issues.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve constraints, and communicate changes and risks.
Support less experienced colleagues by explaining information clearly and helping build consensus.
May lead small projects with low risk and modest resource needs.