Senior Sourcing Manager

GE HealthCare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Wisconsin seeks a Global Sourcing Leader to oversee a $205M semiconductor spend, align supply base with SBUs, and drive cost productivity across active components.

You will lead strategic negotiations, manage RFQ/RFP processes, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management to ensure supply continuity and lifecycle optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with supply chain.
• 4+ years in sourcing electronic components/semiconductors.
• Proven supplier management, negotiation, and strategy deployment.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for active components.
• Lead supplier negotiations and RFQ/RFP processes.
• Manage supply continuity and risk mitigation.
• Drive lifecycle management and obsolescence strategies.
• Provide market intelligence and analytics to support decisions.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiations

Cost optimization

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a Global Sourcing Leader, you will be part of a team responsible for $205M global semiconductor spend for both tier 1 and tier 2 supply base in addition to supporting our Strategic Business Units within the electronic component category.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for active components (semiconductors, ICs, FPGAs, power devices, memory).
• Optimize supplier base, drive dual/multi-sourcing, and manage supplier segmentation.
• Align supplier roadmaps with technology evolution, NPI, and lifecycle requirements.

Commercial Leadership & Negotiations

• Lead strategic negotiations with key suppliers (pricing, contracts, capacity, terms).
• Execute RFQ/RFP processes and allocate business based on cost, capability, and risk.
• Drive cost productivity, payment terms improvements, and contract coverage.

Supply Continuity & Risk Management

• Ensure continuity of supply through proactive risk assessment (capacity, allocation, geopolitical risks).
• Develop mitigation strategies including alternate sourcing, buffering, and supplier diversification.
• Manage supplier escalations, claims, and recovery actions.

Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management

• Lead PCN/EOL management, last-time-buy strategies, and lifecycle risk mitigation.
• Partner with Component Engineering to reduce legacy dependency and improve product longevity.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Drive VA/VE, redesign initiatives, and should-cost modeling.
• Enable alternate component qualification and platforming opportunities for cost reduction.
• Deliver measurable cost savings through cross-functional execution.

Market Intelligence & Analytics

• Provide insights on pricing trends, lead times, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Use data analytics to support sourcing decisions and cost forecasting Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Engineering, SBUs, Quality, EMS, and Program Management teams.
• Support NPI programs, redesign initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Drive alignment across global stakeholders to ensure execution excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering with Supply Chain or related field
• 4+ years of experience in sourcing electronic components / semiconductors
• Proven experience in supplier management, negotiations, and strategy deployment
• Strong business and financial acumen

Desired Characteristics

• Deep domain expertise in active components (ICs, semiconductors, power devices, memory)
• Strong understanding of component lifecycle, obsolescence, and alternate sourcing
• Proven ability to build and manage long-term strategic supplier relationships
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
• Project/program management experience with measurable outcomes

Business Impact

• Direct impact on cost, supply continuity, and product lifecycle for a multi-million-dollar electronics portfolio
• Key contributor to supplier strategy, innovation alignment, and business continuity in a volatile semiconductor market

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No