Dear All, GE Aerospace is looking for Lead - Strategic Sourcing Commodity Management (Manager Grade) for Chakan Pune location reporting to Director - Direct Sourcing & Operations its is an individual contributor role Please share your CV to mahalaxmi.rahulghanekar@geaerospace.com Location - Pune, Chakan Company Website - https://www.geaerospace.com/ 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 Indias 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 Indias aerospace ecosystem Roles and Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with current & new product development goals, considering factors such as cost, quality, availability, and supplier capabilities. Supplier Identification : Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting the requirements of current & new product introductions. Conduct assessments to evaluate suppliers' capabilities, quality systems, and capacity. Negotiation and Contracting: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions for materials and services required for new product introductions. Draft and execute contracts to formalize agreements with selected suppliers. Cost Management: Drive cost management initiatives to optimize total landed cost and achieve cost reduction targets for new products. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives and promote collaboration for continuous improvement. Risk Management : Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing, supply chain disruptions, and supplier performance that could impact new product introductions. Project Management: Coordinate cross-functional activities and timelines related to sourcing and procurement to support the successful launch of new products. Continuous Improvement : Use of Flight Deck to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve overall performance. Build strategies to establish suppliers relations globally and in the region, 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. 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 Work with cross functional team members for high performance and able to drive accountable work culture, retaining and motivating diverse perspective and culture. Ensure competitive prices during pre-bids/NPIs and execute on time by getting released POs to preferred suppliers, be part of product development cycle and able to deliver sourcing deliverables. Hands on 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 Aviation 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 Ideal Candidate : Candidates with the good exposure into Strategic Sourcing experience, Costing, Long Term Agreement Experience, Negotiation Skills and Fluet Communication. Required Qualification : Masters / MBA degree preferred plus Bachelors Engineering Degree preferably Mechanical Minimum 8-12 years of industry experience with exposure to aviation sourcing Ability and willingness to travel as required. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in supplier evaluation, selection, and relationship management. Knowledge of supply chain best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools is desirable.. Experience in working with aviation global sourcing teams High motivation, leadership, and influencing skills Aptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access Ability to perform scenario analysis and strategy development CPIM or APICS certification preferred Green Belt / Black Belt Certified 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.
