Job Description SummaryNegotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.This position can require up to 25% travel.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:
Define and improve Sourcing strategies at business or plant level
Manage regional and business teams
Attract and retain talent
Develop expertise within function
Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Present business solutions to leaders in functional area
Communicate complex messages and negotiate mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view
Influence peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
Influence policy/operating guidelines about important subjects
Lead others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization
Evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis
Participate in cross-functional business and cultural development
Provide leadership and direction in creating and implementing a common material delivery focus and drive the systemic changes to our material flow processes that will lead to achieving OTD metrics, reduced cycles, inventory and cost
Drive commitment participation and accuracy for the entire supply base by influencing the use of Supply Line as well as internal AMT process for the business Utilize PFEP attainment, PFEP under minimum, and weekly receipts required by the business in order to problem solve by creating right focus at suppliers
Partner with Process, Product Line, Field Support, Change Management and Readiness Teams to make sure processes are clear, understood, and trained to all team members
Integrate across the business and with the integrated product teams (IPTs) to optimize delivery performance
Genba internal processes of team, own improvements by partnering with SPE Horizontal teams to drive efficiency of the team
Utilize in-depth knowledge of sourcing procurement and shop operations to execute delivery outcomes according to Supplier contracts, GE policy and strategy
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain and/or Delivery operations experience
Desired Characteristics:
Experience driving daily management and problem solving with teams
Experience with manufacturing processes, production planning, and production control
Experience leading a matrix organization
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
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.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 InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
