Supplier Partnership & Development | Sr. Supplier Development Manager

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

As a Senior Supplier Development Manager at GE Aerospace, you will shape the global supply chain by identifying, assessing, developing, and onboarding high-performing suppliers. You will drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), ensure alignment with strategic goals, and help strengthen the Supplier Development and Onboarding Business System. The role requires more than 50% domestic and international travel. You will lead end-to-end supplier development and onboarding for assigned commodities or part families; assess supplier industrial maturity and technical capabilities; and work with suppliers to close gaps and prepare them for qualification and integration. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, lead urgent onboarding action plans with Commodities and other stakeholders, and support the ongoing improvement and deployment of the gated supplier management process using industry practices, lessons learned, gap analyses, FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, and disciplined problem-solving. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on demonstrating U.S. Person status as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or person granted asylee or refugee status. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer is conditional on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain or supplier development roles.
At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain or supplier development roles.
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of QMS experience and demonstrated knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 requirements and their application in an operational environment.
Experience working with and managing suppliers in a global or international supply chain environment.
At least 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing roles, with a track record of driving results and managing complex projects.
Project Management Professional certification.
Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher.
Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication, casting, complex machining, composites manufacturing, and forging, and the ability to evaluate and optimize technical processes for supplier readiness.
Expertise in aerospace quality systems, lean manufacturing, materials planning, and manufacturing operations, with the ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies to supplier performance.
Experience developing and onboarding candidate suppliers, particularly in aerospace, including successful qualification and integration into a complex supply chain.
Experience conducting in-depth assessments of supplier capabilities, industrial maturity, and business health; identifying gaps; and collaborating to resolve problems and prepare suppliers for qualification.
Ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders, build supplier and internal partnerships, drive accountability, and deliver results.
Expertise in project management and data analysis, including developing dashboards, scorecards, and reports to communicate supplier onboarding status and performance.
Strong understanding of the aerospace global supply chain and its complexities, interdependencies, and challenges.
Deep understanding of Lean principles and a sustained record of embedding continuous improvement behaviors, including respect for people, customer-driven prioritization, and disciplined execution with integrity.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across organizational levels.
Ability to work independently with high personal accountability and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end candidate supplier development and onboarding for assigned commodities or part families, aligning activities with GE Aerospace’s strategic goals and requirements.
Identify and assess potential suppliers, including evaluating industrial maturity and technical capabilities.
Collaborate with suppliers to create and execute action plans that address identified gaps and prepare them for qualification and integration into GE Aerospace’s supply chain.
Influence and drive accountability across cross-functional teams to execute supplier development, qualification, and onboarding activities to schedule and business objectives.
Enhance and deploy the Supplier Development and Onboarding gated management process using industry best practices, lessons learned, gap analyses, FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, and disciplined problem-solving.
Partner with Commodities and key stakeholders to lead action plans for urgent supplier onboarding needs and meet business priorities and customer commitments.
Travel domestically and internationally, with travel requirements exceeding 50%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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
HealthAhead wellbeing programs
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation