Military IPT - Senior Strategy Leader

Military IPT Senior Strategy Leader

The Military IPT Senior Strategy Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with the Military Engines Integrated Project Team's (IPT's) mission to enhance the capability and capacity of the Defense and Systems Supply Chain. This role focuses on driving supplier performance, ensuring compliance with GE Aerospace's behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven), and achieving measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The ideal candidate will leverage GE Aerospace's proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating system to optimize sourcing processes and deliver results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the Military IPT's business objectives, including supplier development, cost reduction, quality improvement, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, and program management) to identify and qualify suppliers that meet GE Aerospace's stringent requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Supplier Management
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with GE Aerospace's SQDC priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance using FLIGHT DECK metrics and drive corrective actions to address gaps in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Continuous Improvement
• Apply FLIGHT DECK lean principles to optimize sourcing processes, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable results in sourcing operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements while maintaining compliance with aerospace standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies and ensure alignment with GE Aerospace's goals.
• Utilize data analytics tools and systems (e.g., Spotfire, Oracle, etc.) to track performance, forecast demand, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present sourcing strategy outcomes and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
• Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• Compliance and Governance
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with GE Aerospace policies, industry regulations, and export control requirements.
• Manage contracts and agreements to protect GE Aerospace's interests and ensure compliance with terms.
• Uphold GE Aerospace's commitment to unyielding integrity in all sourcing activities.

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

The base pay range for this position is $126,700.00 - $169,100.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary / commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close by November 7, 2025.

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.

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)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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).