Commodity Site Leader – Generator (Wind Electrical Sourcing COE)

Job Description Summary
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Commodity Site Leader for Generators will manage sourcing strategy for the global generator supply chain to drive cost productivity and manage supplier relationships with SQDC and LEAN mindset.
Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts and supply agreements, including vendor recovery and payment terms.
Drive strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction, lead time reduction, & defect reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, long term supplier agreements, capacity audits, standardization efforts, etc.
Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area to identify supply chain opportunities and improvements.
Leverage Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements and waste elimination. Interface with other GEV business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives.
Partner with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost.
Work closely with engineering, buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved. In the event of non-conformances, hold supplier accountable by recovering cost of poor quality claim. Support RCA and CAPA partnering with SQE team.
Partner with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
Align across functions to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance. Hold supplier accountable for late deliveries and recover Liquidated damages. Partner with fulfilment team to drive lead time reduction, capacity enhancement, expedite deliveries, remove bottlenecks to improve on-time delivery performance of the supplier.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years in Supply Chain/Sourcing or Engineering
Candidates must have permanent, unrestricted right to work in the country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Desired Characteristics
Strong interpersonal, responsive and networking skills.
Strong influencing abilities to effectively co-ordinate for strategic initiatives and secure buy-in from key stakeholders of different cultures/countries.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Accountability with a result-oriented attitude
Drive benchmarking, best practices, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge and experience of business efficiency and quality improvement methodologies (Lean, SixSigma, etc).
For US Candidates Only:
Sponsorship not supported. The base pay range for this position is $108,800.00 - $181,300.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 15%.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No