Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

GE Aerospace • Lockland, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

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. Employees are required to be in the office Tuesday to Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles) experience + minimum of 3 years (Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles) experience

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, Incollaborative
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level