Job Description SummaryNegotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Knowledgeable in formulating ‘Commodity Strategy’ based on historical data, future project’s demand, and other key indicatorsLead the execution of the local sourcing strategy in line with Global commodity strategy guidance; deliver a competitive advantage by driving the strategic supplier initiatives, selection, development, and consolidation to ensure optimal business performance.A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets.Carry out in depth cost breakdown analysis and negotiate lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within Local & Global supply baseKnowledgeable in supplier Contract Negotiation working with Legal teamsManage & lead risk mitigation plans for assigned commoditySupport bidding team with RFQs (Lowest possible TCO & lead times) in line Customer expectations to win new businessIdentify, select, develop, audit new suppliers and support their onboarding along with quality teamAbility to lead Make Vs Buy decision metricsUndertaking the continuous review of supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery and risk metrics (Supplier Scorecard) to ensure we have Best in Class supply chainLead Supplier Business Reviews to build the strategic relationship with preferred suppliersLead Sourcing Board Reviews (Management Review Board) for Commodity Strategy & Project Sourcing StrategyDrive lowest cost of poor quality (CoPQ) metrics along with SQIESupport Warranty team to get right support from suppliers to resolve Customer issue and improve process/productMaintaining compliance with GE’s policies & procedures

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree within Technical/Engineering preferably Electrical/ Electro-mechanicalCIPS (desirable).Relevant experience within manufacturing /engineering environmentAbility to develop Sourcing StrategyAbility to understand legal terms and contract negotiationAbility and willingness to travel nationally & internationally as requiredAbility to manage small team of sourcing specialists

Desired Characteristics

Desire to grow, improve, innovate, and add valueEfficient with SAP, MS Office tools (Excel, Power point), Power BI (desirable)Ability to communicate at appropriate levels (Global teams, Senior leadership etc)Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsAnalytic capabilities and operating rigorHands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding environmentCross-functional openness and Team-player attitudeMan management experience

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No