Senior Supplier Manager

Job Role Overview

Manage delivery, demand translation, and production readiness, taking into consideration efficient inventory management for Work-in-Process (WIP) and capacity constraints. This role is aligned to support the RPCA Part Family, in close collaboration with the RPCA Make Shops, and will facilitate supplier problem solving for the Parts assigned. They will also own the support and management of fulfillment of the ISO Forge connected supply chain.

Define, manage, and improve sourcing strategies at part family and supplier level. Including the execution of connected flow in line with the decentralized org structure. Manage source changes to new suppliers, including multi-year and multi-site engagements. Absorbs total demand profile from all end items needing roughing processes and translates total demand to a level production schedule within suppliers. In alignment with Site Materials Leaders, collaborates with external S&OP, forecasting and product line teams to highlight and resolve constraints. Analyzes capability and total capacity of the production areas defined. Integrates the management of loop design, input plan, delivery, return store levels, SWIP, and supplier performance. Manage external WIP, commits and recommits from supplier. Collaborates with Site Materials teams to define and apply elements of the production system and set pace for upstream supply chain. Leads communication and response to all suppliers. Developing specialized depth and / or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Serves as best practice / quality resource. Has awareness of latest functional developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility. Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others. Will lead projects that have large scale impact to the business. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field. Manage team metrics and reporting to support team and Part Family Bowler metrics. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions. This role may require travel of 10-25%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing & Sourcing Management Supervision experience

Desired Characteristics

The salary range for this position is $126,700.00 - $169,100.00 Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus / variable incentive plan.

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 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).