Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Partner (Buyer/Commodity Sourcing Leader) will be responsible for collaborating with suppliers, internal customers and GE
Aero Indirect Sourcing Team to provide sourced goods and services at the best quality and total cost in support of GE Aero Research’s
activities. This role will specifically support select technology labs/organizations of the Niskayuna based Aero Research team

Job Description

The Sourcing Partner (Buyer/Commodity Sourcing Leader) will be responsible for collaborating with suppliers, internal customers and GE Aero Indirect Sourcing Team to provide sourced goods and services at the best quality and total cost in support of GE Aero Research’s activities. This role will specifically support select technology labs/organizations of the Niskayuna based Aero Research team.

Additional Job Description

Desired Characteristics

• Act as GE Aero Research Sourcing’s single point of contact for Niskayuna assigned internal organizations and partner with internal customers and GE Aero Indirect Sourcing to proactively identify sourced goods and services demands and develop strategy to achieve best total cost result.
• Provide support and training to internal customers on GE Aero Research Sourcing processes and systems
• Oversee wing to wing sourcing process from identifying demands, developing sourcing strategy, identifying and supply base, executing Request for Quotes, Negotiations, Purchase Order management and Accounts Payable resolution.
• Responsible for both Strategic Sourcing (in collaboration with GE Aero Indirect Sourcing as appropriate) and Procurement
• Ensure the timely turnaround of assigned requisitions- both those assigned to you as a buyer (High $ MRs) and those assigned to Contract Buyer teams (Low $ MRs) for your assigned organizations
• May include potential off hours support of operations for emergency sourcing needs critical to site operations
• Proactive supplier management (supplier adds, modifications etc..) as required.
• Identify baseline pricing and negotiate best total cost (price, quality, fulfillment and cash) result for GE Aero Research.
• Collaborate with other GE sites and GE Aero Indirect Commodity Leaders as needed to achieve best results for GE Aero Research
• Maintain and work to meet internal GE Aero Research Sourcing metrics on MR processing turnaround time, cost out and others as needed
• Provide oversight and strategic guidance to contract buyers executing sourcing activities for lower value purchase orders in support of assigned internal organization
• Coordinate with GE Aero Research Finance for quarter/year end closing activities
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve best total cost for GE Aero Research. 
• Sourcing Project Leader for assigned systems/processes.  Acting as the team internal liaison/subject matter expert for those systems/processes
• All other projects, duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or applicable sourcing experience
• Minimum 7-10 years applicable sourcing/procurement experience
• US citizenship is required

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• BS / BA degree in a technical field
• Experience in supporting Facilities, Manufacturing and/or Research teams.
• Demonstrated success in working with cross-functional teams.
• Must be detail-oriented and data-driven
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills with ability to influence others
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong PC, database management skills.  Experience with Oracle Purchasing is a plus
• Sourcing experience in both Strategic and Procurement functions and well as Indirect Sourcing

The base pay range for this position is 126,700.00 - 211,300.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on April 16, 2024

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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