Job Description Summary
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
•Optimize the part & material definitions at R&D stage to make it easier to source
•Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
•Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters.
•Collaborates with others to solve issues. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
•Handles simple data entry work requiring face value check and correction.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Sourcing and/or Commodity Management experience.
Desired Characteristics
•Strong negotiation skills required
•Knowledge of processes to manufacture mechanical components (machining, stamping, bending, etc.)
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Ability to influence others and lead small teams
•Experience managing international suppliers
•Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
•Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
•Effective problem identification and solution skills
•Proven analytical and organizational ability
•Ability to read component blueprints
•Very strong experience with Microsoft Excel