Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. This role involves managing the buying process for a given set of goods, applying sourcing policy, and interfacing between suppliers and the entity regarding specifications and budgets. The position requires knowledge of best practices, an understanding of how one's area integrates with others, and awareness of the competition and market differentiators.

Requirements

Active Military personnel on the last 180 days before exiting Military Service
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High School diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or materials)
A minimum of 3 years in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or materials (or equivalent Military experience)
Military background in supply, logistics, or maintenance management
Experience with demand planning, requisitions, and tracking
Exposure to contracts, quotes, or vendor coordination (even if through government systems)
Basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

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

Place and follow-up on POs.
Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
Manage problems and schedule changes.
Update ERP.
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
Explain information and develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within the field.
Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Use judgment and propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.
Prioritize information for data analysis.
Use technical experience and analytical thinking.
Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Carry out all assigned tasks with responsibility and authority.