Sr. Digital Technology (DT) Sourcing Manager

GE Aerospace; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader is seeking a Sr. Digital Technology Sourcing Manager to execute sourcing strategies for indirect DT commodities. This remote position emphasizes strong negotiation skills with experience in software licensing and technology contracts. Responsibilities include leading negotiations, developing sourcing plans, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive business outcomes. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Digital Technology Sourcing experience.
• Strong experience in sourcing negotiations and software licensing.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead challenging negotiations with software industry.
• Create and deliver business objectives for technology goods.
• Develop sourcing plans to integrate business needs into global teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Software licensing

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Digital Technology (DT) Sourcing Manager will be responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for the indirect DT commodities (HW, Software, IT Prof Services) for the GE Aerospace business. Negotiate with the dedicated software and technology providers according to policy and ensure best in class contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. The candidate has in depth knowledge of best practices and cross functional dependencies.

Location - Remote/Flexible. Global applicants encouraged to apply.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead challenging negotiations with the software industry and analyzing complicated licensing models (on-prem, subscriptions, hosted and cloud).
• Negotiate agreements by executing enterprise license agreements for use of software & professional services for application services within GE Aviation globally any range of suppliers.
• Create and deliver commercial, financial, and business objectives as related to technology goods and services such as managed software services/cloud contracts across the business group to support the decision-making process.
• Lead sourcing processes in a matrixed environment including RFI/RFPs and single source negotiations or renegotiations.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for GE Aviation regarding suppliers, pricing models & cost out initiatives.
• Identify cost out initiatives and influence stakeholders to implement them.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (stakeholder management) at senior and C-level to understand the environment and support driving business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the largest software companies and other vendors to drive the required negotiations.
• Liaise with Corporate and Business Unit sourcing teams on cross-country initiatives to set realistic but challenging operations goals and objectives.
• Develop sourcing plans to integrate business needs into a global commodity team, including benchmarking suppliers, contracts, and services; evaluate various Business Unit requirements, opportunities, or new initiatives. This includes setting sourcing strategies and executing those strategies to deliver improvements in quality, price, and service.
• Collaborate with finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts.
• Execute and support buying functions and participate in buy desk activities.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Software Engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience plus minimum of 5 years Software, Sourcing experience).

Desired Characteristics

• 6+ years of Digital Technology Sourcing experience.
• Strong experience in software licensing with financial information for decision making, pricing comparisons & benchmarking.
• Strong experience in sourcing negotiations at the highest levels of a supplier.
• Knowledge of information technologies and services, specifically cloud services and software as a service license models.
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver cost-out initiatives despite obstacles.
• Drive to execute under extreme deadline pressures and with multiple priorities; ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems; demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects; ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs; established project management skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a cross-cultural environment across different geographic areas.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Independent thinker with proven history of shifting paradigms.
• Aggressive in execution and undaunted by challenges.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate global time zones.
• Controllership and compliance mindset (transactional and process integrity).
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $126,700.00 - $169,100.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of the base salary/commission plan. This posting is expected to close on October 10, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health and wellbeing, including HealthAhead, medical/dental/vision, prescription coverage, Health Coach, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition/adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness.

Additional Information

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. This document does not create a contract of employment. Relocation Assistance Provided: No. #LI-Remote - This is a remote position.