Job Description Summary

The Indirect Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting Caledonian site as well as taking responsibility for defined commodity or commodities. In this role you will use your experience and expertise to support the site and develop a commodity strategy for a specific commodity and/or sub-commodities while driving commercial advantage through achievement in cost and quality. Solve problems, develop and execute the strategy, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Cost, Quality, and Schedule Optimization: Ensure cost-effective procurement while balancing quality and schedule needs.
• Commodity Strategy Development: Create and execute long-term strategies for strategic suppliers.
• Sourcing Execution: Lead sourcing activities, meet deflation targets, and manage supplier relationships.
• Global Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with global teams to implement commodity strategies and meet business requirements.
• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and consolidate suppliers; negotiate agreements and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Procurement Compliance: Manage high-value purchase orders, ensure compliance with regulations, and streamline catalog usage.
• Process Improvement: Enhance sourcing processes through digitization, simplification, and issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Supplier Evaluation: Conduct market analysis, monitor supplier performance, and implement improvement strategies.
• Training and Escalation: Train suppliers on business initiatives and act as an escalation point for sourcing issues.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the Sourcing & Sourcing Management.

Desired Characteristics

• CIPS Accredited or working towards CIPS Accreditation
• Demonstrated sourcing and/or purchasing experience or transferable skills including negotiation, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers and implementing contracts to achieve timely execution
• Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments.
• Strong PC and database management skills.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with sound judgment and a diplomatic attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated team member in Lean Six Sigma
• SSP5/Oracle Purchasing system experience is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

PB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No