[Remote] Lead Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector, and they are seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Account Manager. The role involves managing supplier engagement, ensuring hardware order coverage, and leading procurement activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • Responsible for progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring for parts procured outside of a long-term agreement • Accountable for strategic decision-making related to supplier order health for assigned supplier accounts • Partners with supplier team and procurement operations to ensure compliance requirements are met for owned sourcing and procurement activities • Triages incoming supplier questions, issues, and requests for assigned supplier accounts • Leads projects related to part procurement, or technical changes on parts requiring supplier engagement and support • Actively maintains market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection • Participates in ideation of contractual solutions to promote contract performance / total cost of ownership • Utilizes technical knowledge, collaboration and judgement to solve problems • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training • Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders Skills • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years sourcing, procurement and/or buying experience or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years sourcing, procurement and/or buying experience • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​ • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​ • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed​ • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​ • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker Benefits • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace • Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid time-off for vacation or illness Company Overview • GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems. It was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job