What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Buyer - Controls NPI position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!The Commodity Buyer role for Controls New Product Introduction (NPI) is a cross-functional sourcing role which requires strategic vision, results delivery, and project management skills. Responsibilities include development, communication & execution of NPI strategies to ensure realization of business objectives and on-time supplier performance for assigned commodity within the purchase family.
This role is based out of our West Chester, OH location. With the remote option listed for Florida and Ohio.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive early supplier, engineering and program engagement into GE’s NPI process to ensure strategic alignment into upstream activities and new technology development.
- Lead the development & execution of sourcing supplier and commodity NPI strategies to deliver a competitive advantage and drive value to the business. This includes developing RFQ strategies, leading complex technical-price negotiations, and recommending supplier selection.
- Perform detailed cost analysis of product design, development & hardware costs and their impacts to the life-cycle business case.
- Evaluate supplier readiness including capacity assessments.
- Own the negotiation of terms and execution of purchase contracts, including contract placement, change management through Change Review Board (CRB), and negotiation of contract amendments.
- Accountable to meet program targets and mitigate cost impacts.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the program and our customers.
- Monitor and drive supplier delivery performance to key engineering milestones and required delivery dates for development hardware.
- Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems.
- Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
- May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
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 a Sourcing, Materials & Planning, or relevant Supply Chain roles)
- Plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Sourcing, Materials & Planning, or relevant Supply Chain roles
Desired Characteristics
- Humility: respectful for all, 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
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships
- Buying/commercial experience for both commercial and military products.
- Demonstrated excellence in Sourcing Compliance and the usage of Sourcing systems.
- Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal 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.
GE Aerospace 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 (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
