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Commodity Manager

Employer
GE Aviation
Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
29 Oct 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Business:
    GE Aviation
Function:
    Sourcing
Role Summary/Purpose:
    Develop Commodity Strategy which supports the direction of the business, therefore working cross functionally within the organization to ensure product and technology roadmaps are considered as well as the volume forecast provided by Strategic Planning. Negotiate with providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Comprehensive in-depth understanding of purchasing concepts to help drive supplier performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
    Known internally to GE as a Lead Commodity Management Specialist, responsibilities for this role will be as follows;
  • Develop and implement strategies to create an efficient supply chain and reduce commodity purchase costs
  • Using supplier segmentation define supplier relationship strategy, manage that relationship through program lifecycle
  • Lead cross functional strategic business reviews including performance reviews
  • Work along side NPI team to ensure supplier selection for new programs is aligned to defined strategy
  • Determine the requirement for dual sourcing and develop best cost country opportunities
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to deliver long term agreements
  • Document negotiations and contract awards in line with company and regulatory requirements
  • Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities
  • Negotiate the best commercial and technical package for procurement requirements
  • Lead Cost reduction activities with suppliers
  • Support critical or systemic supplier performance recovery
  • Work to minimize supplier risk by establishing strategies for risk evaluation
  • Research potential vendors and compare their products, prices, and services
  • Conduct analyses of market conditions and trends and use this information to predict future supply needs.
  • Communicate strategy and commodity updates cross functionally across organization
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Degree from an accredited university or college or similar level of knowledge and experience with proven experience in Sourcing
  • Additional proven experience in Commodity Management.
  • Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics:
    The successful candidate will possess exceptional motivational, interpersonal and influencing skills. They must be able to present evidence of:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability

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