Critical Minerals Supplier Account Manager

Critical Minerals Supplier Account Manager

As a Critical Minerals Supplier Account Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day sourcing & procurement activities for suppliers developed and managed within the Critical Minerals and Elemental material supply chain. You will manage the buying process for materials with responsibility for supplier set up, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Req creation, PO placement and other tactical aspects of the Procurement process are created quickly and compliantly. In this role you will work with a cross functional Procurement and Engineering team responsible for buying key commodities for GE Aerospace products. Your role will be responsible for, (1) creating NDA contract drafts, running supplier set ups and initial supplier research and vetting, (2) creating, and managing POs, payment issues, and other supply chain / ERP troubleshooting with purchases (3) managing supplier shipping and inventory planning for critical minerals as needed. The role requires cross-functional partnership, process rigor and discipline to standard work within your respective supply base. You will learn a lot about GE Aerospace's supply chain systems, act in a fast paced and fun environment, and work to solve challenging problems within GE Aerospace's extended network of suppliers. As a member of the Critical Minerals Organization, you'll work with a cross-functional team of Procurement and Engineering leaders dedicated to establishing a thorough understanding of GE Aerospace's critical mineral supply chain; assessing associated availability risks and opportunities; and building a comprehensive critical mineral strategy that secures delivery stability for GE Aerospace products. This team will partner closely with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure holistic solutions are developed and pursued for the entire GE Aerospace business, inclusive of both CES and D&S.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving the best contractual conditions, while maintaining supplier relationships
• Responsible for progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, supply award, and contract authoring
• Completes sourcing and procurement activities compliantly per applicable policies and procedures
• Responsible for supplier data set up & maintenance to enable contract management and fulfillment activities (I.e. lead time, material configuration, etc.)
• Accountability for partnership with transactional operation partners (i.e. the Procurement Operations Center aka POC) who are performing procurement related activities on your supplier accounts
• Accountable for purchase agreement (PA) health to ensure contracts are not running out of quantity, time and are renegotiated in accordance with Sourcing policies and guidelines
• Actively maintains market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection
• Brings forward creative contractual solutions to promote overall contract performance / total cost of ownership
• Forms and develops cross-functional teams to develop deal and negotiation strategy
• Utilizes technical expertise, collaboration and judgement to solve problems
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training
• May lead small projects with low / medium risks and resource requirements
• Explains information to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Minimum Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics and Experience

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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes