Sr. DT Sourcing Manager

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The Sr. DT Sourcing Manager will be responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for the indirect DT commodities (HW, Software, IT Prof Services) for the GE Aerospace business. Negotiate with the dedicated software and technology providers according to specific policies and ensure best in class contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. The candidate has in depth knowledge of best practices and cross functional dependencies.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead challenging negotiations with the software industry and analyzing complicated licensing models (like on-prem, subscriptions, hosted and cloud).
• Negotiate agreements by executing enterprise license agreements for use of software & professional services for application services within GE Aerospace globally any range of suppliers.
• Create and deliver commercial, financial, and business objectives as related to technology goods and services such as managed software services / cloud contracts across the business group to support the decision-making process.
• Lead sourcing processes in a matrixed environment including RFI / RFP’s and single source negotiations or renegotiations.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for GE Aerospace in regard to suppliers, pricing models & cost-out initiatives.
• Identify cost-out initiatives and influence stakeholders to implement them.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (stakeholder management) both at the senior and C-level executives to be able to understand the environment and support stakeholders in driving business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship within the largest software companies and other vendors to drive the required negotiations.
• Liaise with Corporate and Business Unit sourcing teams on cross company initiatives to set realistic but challenging operations goals and objectives.
• Develop sourcing plans to integrate Business needs into a global commodity team including benchmarking suppliers, contracts, and services and evaluating various Business Unit level requirements, existing opportunities, or new initiatives. This includes setting sourcing strategies and executing those strategies to deliver material improvements on quality, price, and service.
• Collaborate with appropriate finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts.
• Execute and support buying functions and requirements and participate in the buy desk activities.

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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

LI-Remote - This is a remote position.

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