Job Description SummaryThe Supplier Development & Initiatives Leader will owns and drives complex delivery, cost, and capacity and design issues with our suppliers, and augments commodity teams and partners with the Business Sourcing Leader to develop the Growth Playbook strategy and identify opport
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Supplier Development & Initiatives Leader
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Job Description SummaryThe Supplier Development & Initiatives Leader will owns and drives complex delivery, cost, and capacity and design issues with our suppliers, and augments commodity teams and partners with the Business Sourcing Leader to develop the Growth Playbook strategy and identify opportunities to create competition.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

  • Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
  • Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.
  • Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis.
  • Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
  • Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
  • Define standardized toolsets/playbook for proactive risk management, supplier diagnostics, sustainable supplier improvement and stakeholder engagement

  • Define overall supplier selection rationale for supplier development in conjunction with overall sourcing/procurement strategy

  • Execute diagnostics on supplier health and rate readiness with suppliers

  • Establish and execute supplier improvement plans in line with diagnostics findings to fix root cause/and or proactively manage risk

  • Cross functionally influence and generate accountability to fix issues through strong leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED) with significant experience in Supply Chain.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with Supplier Development.
  • Lean Certifications or background
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension          
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection            
  • Private medical cover    
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Company Details
GE Aerospace
18000 Phantom W
Victorville, California 92394 USA
www.geaerospace.com/
3312 Open Jobs Available
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies.
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Job Info
Location
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GE Aerospace
18000 Phantom W
Victorville, California 92394 USA
www.geaerospace.com/
3312 Open Jobs Available
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies.

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