Executive Structural Castings Commodity Leader

Job Description Summary Sets vision and strategy for structural casting commodity in partnership with cross functional stakeholders that captures voice of customer. Identifies present & future supply chain (internal & external) capability, technology, value, & capacity gaps. Understands technical products, customer needs, and supply landscape by analyzing global markets, supplier financial and operational data to identify supply risk and opportunity. Creates a comprehensive competitive advantage by partnering with suppliers to increase capability (operationally & technically) across commodities to ensure progressive stability of the business through delivery and commercial actions including procurement strategies Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Lead commodity Sourcing with accountability over direct/indirect buy, and cost reduction targets Develop, communicate and execute supply chain strategies, including supplier selection, supplier development and global supply base management. Influence and partner in the development of qualified suppliers who deliver quality hardware, on time, at cost for the commodity. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance; escalate issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective action when improvement is required Deliver against annual cost out targets and drive results to continually and systematically reduce costs and while ensuring no disruption to service levels Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements Execute Supplier Relationship Management strategies in order to build long-term relationships with suppliers to provide mutual beneficial relationship to drive stable operations Partner across internal supply chain, product lines, and engineering to proactively mitigate risks Partner with Supplier Quality to drive quality initiatives for Sourcing Responsible for people management activities for the organization including recruiting, performance management, compensation, and organizational structure Contribute to evaluation of suppliers' capabilities Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college At least 8 additional years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Forecasting/Planning, Supply Chain Operations, or Commercial/Sales Willingness and ability to travel 30% of the time Desired Characteristics 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 Strong business and commercial acumen Experience with deal creation and execution Experience with customers and/or suppliers. Ability to interface, build relationships, and influence all levels and functions within GE Aerospace. Experience with value creation and negotiations Horizontal collaboration, networking and working across matrixed organizations Lean and continuous improvement mindset and experience Strong oral and written communication skills This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Created: 2024-11-05