Sr. Sourcing Manager - Commodity Management

GE Aerospace

About The Position

The Sr. DT Sourcing Manager will be responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for the indirect DT commodities (HW, Software, IT Prof Services) for the GE Aerospace business. Negotiate with the dedicated software and technology providers according to specific policies and ensure best in class contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. The candidate has in depth knowledge of best practices and cross functional dependencies. This role is for an Individual Contributor leading the HR Technology procurement for GEA Aerospace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 7 years of IT Sourcing experience

Nice To Haves

Background with HR Technology suppliers highly desired.
Background with Lean highly desired.
Strong experience in working with financial information as a means of decision making, pricing comparisons & benchmarking
Strong experience in leading complex sourcing programs including executing RFP and targeted negotiations with major IT suppliers
Knowledge of information technologies and services including software licensing models for SaaS and AI models
Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams to deliver and implement sourcing events
Drive to execute under extreme deadline pressures and with multiple priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to present to executive leadership.
Demonstrated project management skills to document, plan, and execute programs and identify and resolve roadblocks for execution.
Ability to work with minimum supervision in the cross-cultural environment across different geographic areas

Responsibilities

Lead challenging negotiations with the software industry and analyzing complicated licensing models (like on-prem, subscriptions, hosted and cloud)
Negotiate agreements by executing enterprise license agreements for use of software & professional services for application services within GE Aerospace globally any range of suppliers
Create and deliver commercial, financial, and business objectives as related to technology goods and services such as managed software services/cloud contracts across the business group to support the decision-making process
Lead sourcing processes in a matrixed environment including RFI/RFP’s and single source negotiations or renegotiations
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for GE Aerospace in regard to suppliers, pricing models & cost out initiatives
Identify cost out initiatives and influence stakeholders to implement them
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (stakeholder management) both at the senior and C-level executives to be able to understand the environment and support stakeholders in driving business outcomes
Develop and maintain strong relationships within the largest software companies and other vendors to drive the required negotiations
Liaise with Corporate and Business Unit sourcing teams on cross company initiatives to set realistic but challenging operations goals and objectives.
Develop sourcing plans to integrate Business needs into a global commodity team including benchmarking suppliers, contracts, and services and evaluating various Business Unit level requirements, existing opportunities, or new initiatives. This includes setting sourcing strategies and executing those strategies to deliver material improvements on quality, price, and service.
Collaborate with appropriate finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts.
Execute and support buying functions and requirements and participate in the buy desk activities

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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