Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Specialist will function as a Sourcing expert for Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical commodities which are required for GE Aerospace products manufacturing like Gas Power & aerospace businesses. This role will also support in localizing or BCC sourcing of these commodities by accessing & finalize supplier panel and get best price year on year to be competitive and win in market. The person is responsible for analyzing sourcing spend, prioritizing the opportunities and categorize strategic spend across P&L to consolidate and drive more deflation to business by having strategic agreements with suppliers. Engage with Global sourcing teams, engineering, product management teams & cross functional teams to execute strategies and ensure realization of business objectives that includes cost deflations, Supplier on time delivery, volume growth, adding potential suppliers following laid down sourcing policies and compliance.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview:

Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India’s defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India’s aerospace ecosystem.

Role Overview:

• Competitive negotiations to drive deflation with the supply base. Manage supplier contracts/agreements having detailed cost break up with clarity on cost driving parameters like RM, Fx etc. and /or e-auctions with preferred suppliers in the region to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned
• Aggressive drive to increase deflation by negotiating with suppliers year on year, localizing parts or BCC sourcing with reduced lead time, best pay plus other terms & VMIs etc. by collaborating with global sourcing teams, GCLs, Site teams across Globe.
• Electrical, EMD, Electronics sourcing experience in large multinational organization along with real executable expertise in these commodities by working closely with supplier for driving down productivity from suppliers and improving supplier’s delivery performance helping to reduce delinquency.
• Identify electrical, electronics & electromechanical components alternate/replacement
• Build strategies to flawless execution of new programs to meet end customer timelines and agreed cost targets.
• Improvement of sourcing metrics experience along with good analytical skills.
• Driving relations with global suppliers across various commodities for long term relationships.
• Supplier performance measurement & driving action with cross functional team to improve supplier overall performance.
• Scouting & lead the evaluation and selection of new suppliers, development of existing suppliers, and overall supplier management related to spend; able to bring best solution amongst all options. Able to perform supplier risk assessment and build & manage supplier relationship.
• Monitor, forecast, and develop strategies to capitalize on macroeconomic and industry trends impacting the assigned commodity and business in region to minimize total material costs, ensure material availability, capacity, and quality
• Experience in form fit function & obsolesce management of electrical and electronics components
• Experience on aviation quality system related to suppliers.
• Cost reduction strategies during the execution of projects to meet the deflation year over year target for the business keeping company & allied businesses quality system norms.
• Interact with site teams to understand business needs and develop supply chain strategies that optimize total requirements
• Collaborate with supporting resources (engineering, quality, global supply chain ) to achieve plan including lead time reductions, cash enhancement, VMI etc.
• Participate in Global sourcing initiatives to leverage best practices: partner with corporate commodity leaders, sourcing leaders, and peers to maximize synergies and global suppliers
• Work with digital team for digitalizing sourcing activities & KPI measurement, supplier score card
• Work collaborative with all members for high performance and able to drive lean culture

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will oversee the following commodity panel, switchgear, and sheet metal fabrication.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a reputed college /university.
• Minimum 6-10 years hands on experience in Sourcing Function including above criteria.
• Good understanding of international or regional business & Sourcing
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualification:

• Proven project management and process improvement skills
• Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access); specific skills should include: data-mining, pivot tables, data manipulation
• Demonstrate ability to analyze & resolve problem
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen
• Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to perform cost assessments and analysis
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or other purchasing systems

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

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