Military IPT - COI Buying People Leader

GE Aerospace; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a COI Buying People Leader to manage a team responsible for procurement in military projects. The role involves leading sourcing tasks, improving processes, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in operations related to sourcing and procurement. This position is fully remote, offering a collaborative work environment with a focus on efficiency.

Benefits

Great work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in relevant roles or 10 years if only a high school diploma.
• Experience in Buying and Managing Purchase Orders.
• Prior People Leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers in the Military IPT.
• Support sourcing tasks and operations for all commodities.
• Analyze process steps to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Buying

Managing Purchase Orders

Problem Solving

Leadership Ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

GE Aerospace procurement processes

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Job Description

The COI (Captains of Industry) Buying People Leader will lead a team of buyers who sit in the Military IPT (Integrated Project Team) supporting multiple commodities for GE Aerospace. In this role, your team will manage requisitions, place purchase orders, and handle aspects of the quotation management. Your primary responsibility will be to lead, train & develop team members to meet Compliance, Quality, Delivery & Commercial standards for Captains of Industry hardware. This is a fully remote role on a cross-functional team focused on supporting our Defense Engines & Services business.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support and execute sourcing tasks and operations for all commodities as required
• Lead, train & develop team members to meet Compliance, Quality, Delivery & Commercial standards
• Analyze high level and detailed process steps to identify and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage the lifecycle of the procurement process from RFQ, PO placement & PO management
• Review existing standard work and procedures. Identify opportunity and provide feedback for improvements
• Support team members in daily problem solving to win the day, week, month, etc.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency of workflow
• Monitor team’s progress to business goals and support gap closure to targets
• Develop, execute and manage FLIGHT DECK action plans to address constraints in the process flow
• Consult People Leader or Sourcing Subject Matter Experts to support issue resolution
• Utilizes experience and judgement to solve problems
• Leverages skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
• Analyzes large data sets to identify and deploy improvement strategies
• Prepare leadership presentations to support Weekly and Monthly Operating Reviews
• Minimal Travel 5-10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 8 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Project Management, Fulfillment or Contract Management roles or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Project Management, Fulfillment or Contract Management roles

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Buying, Managing Purchase Orders
• Exposure to Manufacturing Operations
• Prior People Leadership experience
• Servant People Leadership style
• 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

Preferred Characteristics

• Knowledge of GE Aerospace procurement processes and systems
• Experience in sourcing management, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing (ideally FLIGHT DECK)
• Supply Chain Management and Sourcing experience
• FLIGHT DECK | Lean Experience

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status, employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.