GE - Sourcing Program Leader

Sourcing Program Leader ( 3 Positions)

Role Summary/Purpose

The Sourcing Program Leader is responsible for growing the sourcing function in the region by building strong alignment with the Global Commodity team & the GE India Sourcing team

Responsibilities include:

Identifying, & growing suppliers to meet business plans

Working with cross-functional teams to drive execution of projects

Working with diverse global teams to ensure delivery of products

Resolving commercial situations

Building strong trust-based relationships with suppliers & team

Essential Responsibilities:

The Sourcing Program Leader demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for a business segment or commodity. In this role you will use your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.

- Will drive and be accountable for operational excellence of assigned programs/projects

- Own the RFQ to delivery process for all assigned suppliers/areas

- Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services

- Develop sourcing strategy/plan on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements

- Deliver on business outcomes as per business plans

- Manage budgets and contracts associated with programs and/or initiatives

- Drive proactive involvement in all functional activities related to sourcing to ensure that sourcing has upfront involvement in all new programs and delivers strong value to the business

- Understand and drive GE expectations including Six Sigma quality internally and with suppliers

- Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing

- Collaborate with manager in setting realistic and challenging operational goals, and contribute to their accomplishment

- Periodically prepare and implement supporting work plans

- Provide support to Marketing and Sales functions in their proposal efforts

Qualifications/Requirements

- At least 5 years of full-time work experience

- Conversant with the supplier base in the region for one or more commodity group - Which includes Machined parts, Medium and heavy fabrications, engineered systems and C parts

- Experience/ability to work on sourcing activities across multiple commodities / product categories

- Strong written & verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, contracts, etc

- Strong project/program management skills

- Ability to build trust-based relationships with suppliers & team

Desired Characteristics

- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse international/multi-location groups

- At least 3 years of experience in a Sourcing/Purchasing position in an industrial goods environment