Job Description SummaryThe Lead Sourcing Specialist Aviation will function as a Sourcing expert for Mechanical commodities which are required for MMF products manufacturing like Raw materials, Casting, Forging, Machining, C class parts, Electromechanical parts. This role will also support in establishing new product lines and or transfers from global locations, localizing or BCC sourcing of these commodities by accessing & finalize supplier panel and get best price year on year to be competitive and win in market. The person is responsible for sourcing spend, prioritizing the opportunities and categorize strategic spend across value streams to consolidate and drive more deflation to business by having strategic agreements with suppliers. Engage with Global sourcing teams, engineering, product management teams & cross functional teams to execute strategies and ensure realization of business objectives that includes cost deflations, volume growth, adding potential suppliers with compliance to aviation sourcing policies.Job DescriptionRole Summary / PurposeThe Lead Sourcing Specialist Aviation will function as a Sourcing expert for Mechanical commodities which are required for MMF products manufacturing like Raw materials, Casting, Forging, Machining, C class parts, Electromechanical parts. This role will also support in establishing new product lines and or transfers from global locations, localizing or BCC sourcing of these commodities by accessing & finalize supplier panel and get best price year on year to be competitive and win in market. The person is responsible for sourcing spend, prioritizing the opportunities and categorize strategic spend across value streams to consolidate and drive more deflation to business by having strategic agreements with suppliers. Engage with Global sourcing teams, engineering, product management teams & cross functional teams to execute strategies and ensure realization of business objectives that includes cost deflations, volume growth, adding potential suppliers with compliance to aviation sourcing policies.Essential ResponsibilitiesBuild strategies to establish suppliers relations globally and in the region, increase deflation by negotiating with suppliers year on year, localizing parts or BCC sourcing with reduced lead time, best pay plus other terms & VMIs etc. by collaborating with GCMs, Site teams across Globe.Lead the evaluation and selection of new suppliers, development of existing suppliers, and overall supplier management mainly for Aviation related to spend; able to bring best solution amongst all options. Able to perform supplier risk assessment and build & manage supplier relationship. Competitive negotiations to drive deflation with the supply base using various innovative methods like should costing etc. . Manage supplier contracts/agreements having detailed cost break up with clarity on cost driving parameters like RM, Fx etc. and /or e-auctions with preferred suppliers in the region to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are alignedMonitor, forecast, and develop strategies to capitalize on macroeconomic and industry trends impacting the assigned commodity and business in region to minimize total material costs, ensure material availability, capacity, and qualityWork with cross functional team members for high performance and able to drive accountable work culture, retaining and motivating diverse perspective and culture.Ensure competitive prices during pre-bids/NPIs and execute on time by getting released POs to preferred suppliers, be part of product development cycle and able to deliver sourcing deliverables.Hands on experience on aviation quality system related to suppliers.Cost reduction strategies during the execution of projects to meet the deflation year over year target for the business keeping Aviation quality system norms.Interact with site teams to understand business needs and develop supply chain strategies that optimize total requirementsCollaborate with supporting resources (engineering, quality, global supply chain ) to achieve plan including lead time reductions, cash enhancement, VMI etc.Participate in Global sourcing initiatives to leverage best practices: partner with corporate commodity leaders, sourcing leaders, and peers to maximize synergies and global suppliersQualification/ RequirementsBachelor's Engineering Degree Mechanical from accredited college or universityMinimum 8-10 years of industry experience with exposure to aviation sourcing function covering above criteria's.Ability and willingness to travel as required.Desired Characteristics· Experience and industry knowledge within the mentioned commodities & working with matrix organization.· Experience in working with aviation global sourcing teams· Demonstrated negotiation skills, contracting expertise, and business law knowledge· Must have experience in AS9100· Experience in Standard sourcing &proven sourcing deliverables· Working knowledge of sourcing buy to pay processes· High motivation, leadership, and influencing skills· Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills· Proactive self-starter and change agent· Cross functional, matrixed, and international team experience· Excellent written and verbal communication skills· Effectively communicate across all organizational levels, departments, and functions· Proven project management and process improvement skills· Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access); specific skills should include: data-mining, pivot tables, data manipulation· Ability to perform scenario analysis and strategy development· Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen· Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to perform cost assessments and analysis· Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or other purchasing systems· CPM or APICS certification preferred· Master's / MBA degree preferred· Green Belt / Black Belt Certified (GE employees only)Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided:Yes
