Senior Buying & Procurement Lead — End-to-End PO/ERP

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace, based in Evendale, Ohio, seeks a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for a defined portfolio. You will apply sourcing policies, interface with suppliers and internal teams on specs and budgets, and drive PO execution to delivery.

The role requires strong supplier relationships, issue resolution, and disciplined ERP/transactional accuracy. Autonomy is provided within established practices and policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Execution: Place purchase orders, confirm supplier acceptance, and manage PO execution through delivery.
• PO Follow-Up & Schedule Management: Track order status, manage problems and schedule changes, and drive timely resolution to protect delivery commitments.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective supplier working relationships to support execution, responsiveness, and performance.
• ERP / System Accuracy: Update ERP records and relevant systems to ensure accurate order status, commitments, and transactional integrity.
• Policy & Process Application: Apply sourcing policies and procurement best practices while supporting alignment to specifications, budgets, and business requirements.
• Issue Resolution & Decision Support: Use analytical thinking and technical experience to prioritize information, evaluate options, and propose solutions for more complicated day-to-day issues.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with internal stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve constraints, and maintain clear communication on changes and risks.
• Coaching & Team Support: Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; explain information clearly, support consensus-building, and may lead small projects with low risk and modest resource needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Program management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent procurement experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GE Aerospace, based in Evendale, Ohio, seeks a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for a defined portfolio. You will apply sourcing policies, interface with suppliers and internal teams on specs and budgets, and drive PO execution to delivery.

The role requires strong supplier relationships, issue resolution, and disciplined ERP/transactional accuracy. Autonomy is provided within established practices and policies.