Lead Commodity Specialist

Job Description Summary
This Sourcing role is responsible for driving the Strategic commodity procurement initiatives for Direct material for projects in the Country and Global. In this role you will be the ambassador of supplier development working closely with Strategic, ITO and OTR team members. Maintaining supplier relationship and delivery the Direct material as per project need.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead supplier RFQ processes for ensure rapid response for competitive, compliant, commercial proposals for Electrical and Mechanical Commodities (Pump, Valves, Piping & Other mechanical commodities)
• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels, and continuous challenging the existing supplies to driving the competitive advantage
• Support and drive supplier development, from identifying to onboarding process.
• Drive the negotiation phases prior to contracting, including, securing the most advantageous terms and conditions (Inco, Warranty, Payment, etc.)
• You will work closely with Global commodity leader to help develop sourcing strategy for the assigned site/P&L to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
• Lead/Support the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
• Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
• Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area & for sustainable supply chain
• Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing
• Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost
• Work closely with engineering, Projects and Supplier quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved
• Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
• Aligning closely with global commodity leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance
• Interface with other GE business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives

Required Qualifications
• This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Commodity Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain
• Desired Characteristics
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Desired Characteristics
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills