Lead Sourcing Specialist 1 - New Product Sourcing

Job description

3165639
Additional Cities

Madison
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Global Supply Chain
Function

Sourcing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Wisconsin
Postal Code

53718-6704
Role Summary/Purpose

Individual will work closely with assigned Sourcing Managers and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). These responsibilities include the execution of strategies to ensure realization of the business objectives for assigned commodity within the purchase family, which includes the Cost of Bill of Materials, Target Costing and Should-Be Costing activities.
Essential Responsibilities

• Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that deliver a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection,
development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
• Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountabilityfor buy and meeting deflation targets.
• Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
• Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
• Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, and database management.
Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 3 years work experience with technical depth/knowledge in assigned commodities, or 3 years of Commercial Sourcing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience
Desired Characteristics

1. Minimum of 5 years of commercial sourcing experience in all facets of the assigned
commodities
2. Excellent communication skills and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop
supplier relationships
3. Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Wisconsin
Primary City

Madison