Lead Sourcing Specialist

GE Aerospace

2d • $86,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world. As the Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will own and manage the end-to-end buying process for a defined portfolio of goods, applying sourcing policies and strategies to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and quality. You will serve as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding specifications, budgets, and performance expectations, leveraging an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to deliver optimal sourcing outcomes. In this role, you will also maintain a strong understanding of how your team’s work integrates with other functions and contributes to broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Sourcing and/or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 3 years of Sourcing and/or Supply Chain experience.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Strategic thinker
• Strong negotiator
• Data-driven and analytical
• Effective communicator and collaborator
• Results-oriented with high accountability
• Detail-focused and well organized
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Update ERP.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline.
• Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
• Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members.
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field.
• The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.
• Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance.
• Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems.
• Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or prog rams (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level