Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Product Line Manager directs and leads strategy as it relates to specific Product Line needs. The Manager owns and/or partners in the execution of projects with the broader Sourcing organization and leads in the development of enhanced cross functional processes to continually improve all aspects of the sourcing process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and improve Sourcing strategies at business/Product Line level. Provide leadership in the development and translation of these strategies into Product Line impact.
• Create and own operating rhythms to align the Product Lines and Sourcing organizations with a relentless focus on impact and outcomes.
• Develop expertise within function and constantly grow reputation within the organization.
• Lead cross functional teams or projects, as applicable, with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Present business solutions to leaders in cross functional areas. Communicate complex messages and negotiate internally with others to adopt different viewpoints. Influence peers to take action.
• Lead others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that impact product strategy.
• Use multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at decisions.
• Optimize deal structures to integrate long-range engine and spares forecasts into Sourcing strategy.
• Monitor process, analyze data, and recommend business strategies to minimize total costs that are aligned to Product Line customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in Sourcing, Sourcing Management, Buying-Procurement, or roles relevant to Supply Chain)
• A minimum of 5 years in Sourcing, Sourcing Management Buying-Procurement, or roles relevant to Supply Chain
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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 (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB2

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No