Senior Purchasing Program Manager, Laundry NPI

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

48d

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? As a Senior Purchasing Program Manager, Laundry NPI, you will lead sourcing activities that drive profitable and on-time execution of new product introductions within our Laundry product line. This position plays a critical role in achieving cost improvements, margin optimization, and supplier collaboration that enable innovation and growth. This role requires a collaborative professional who thrives on bringing cross-functional teams together to deliver results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, program management, or commodity management.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Proven leadership in supplier management and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with demonstrated business acumen.
Proactive leadership style with the ability to drive change and deliver results.
Proficiency in MS Excel and database management.
Ability and willingness to travel 10-20% domestically, with occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.
Previous success in Purchasing Program Management or Commodity Buying roles.
Experience with new product introductions and global sourcing environments.
Professional certifications such as CPSM or PMP.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the new product introduction team from concept to launch, ensuring program costs meet or outperform commitments.
Manage product cost targets, competitive analysis, and cost-out goals, identifying opportunities for future improvement.
Partner closely with Commodity Buyers, Supplier Quality, and Technology teams to develop supplier engagement strategies early in the program lifecycle.
Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams on quoting, negotiation, supplier selection, and onboarding to ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
Assess supplier capacity and risk, ensuring supply chain readiness to meet long-term demand.
Participate in integrated program reviews, sharing insights and feedback to improve program performance.
Maintain accountability for cost and schedule estimates, communicating updates to sourcing leadership throughout each program phase.
Lead efforts to resolve supplier-related challenges in areas such as cost, delivery, safety, and quality.
Review and approve sourcing-related business change notices and engineering drawings.
Maintain accurate part costs and lead times to meet key milestones.
Drive direct material cost reduction through supplier leverage, part standardization, competitive analysis, and make-versus-buy strategies.
Work cross-functionally with Technology, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials teams to maintain adherence to program schedules and sourcing success.
Monitor program-related obsolescence and cancellation risks.
Partner with the Service Execution Leader to ensure service parts are in place prior to launch.