Supplier Partnership & Development | Sr. Supplier Development Manager

GE Aerospace; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Manager to drive onboarding of high-performing suppliers and optimize the supply chain footprint. You will shape supplier qualifications, collaborate across teams, and lead end-to-end onboarding initiatives in a global aerospace context.

You will partner with commodities and stakeholders, travel extensively, and apply FLIGHT DECK principles to continuously improve supplier readiness and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 9+ years in sourcing/procurement
• Minimum 5 years in sourcing, procurement or related supply chain roles
• 5+ years of QMS experience with AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949
• Experience managing suppliers in global/international supply chains
• 10+ years in sourcing/procurement or manufacturing roles
• PMP certification preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes (sheet metal, casting, machining, composites, forging)
• Aerospace quality systems, lean manufacturing, materials planning, manufacturing operations knowledge
• Experience onboarding new candidate suppliers in aerospace
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities, gaps, and drive improvement
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders
• Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, and supplier onboarding reports
• Strong understanding of the aerospace global supply chain

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supplier development and onboarding for assigned commodities or part families
• Assess potential suppliers with in-depth evaluations of maturity and capabilities
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop action plans for qualification and integration
• Influence cross-functional teams to ensure onboarding activities meet schedules
• Refine and scale the Supplier Development and Onboarding process using best practices
• Lead end-to-end action plans for urgent onboarding needs to meet business priorities
• Travel requirements exceed 50% (domestic and international)

Skills

QMS experience

Global suppliers

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED with 9 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Supplier Development Manager at GE Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global supply chain. By identifying, assessing, and onboarding high-performing suppliers, you will drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic goals. In this impactful role, you will have an opportunity to not only onboard new suppliers but also help strengthen the GE Aerospace Supplier Development and Onboarding Business System. Join us to lead transformative initiatives, collaborate across teams, and make a lasting impact on the aerospace industry.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end candidate supplier development and onboarding process for assigned commodities or part families, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic goals and requirements. This role will shape the future supply chain footprint while driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

Identify and assess potential suppliers by conducting in-depth evaluations of their industrial maturity and technical capabilities. Collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute strategic action plans that address identified gaps, preparing them for successful qualification and seamless integration into GE Aerospace's supply chain.

Influence and drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of supplier development, qualification, and onboarding activities. Deliver results that meet schedule commitments and align with business objectives.

Support the enhancement and deployment of the Supplier Development and Onboarding gated management process by continuously refining and scaling the approach through industry best practices, lessons learned, and gap analyses, while applying FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and disciplined problem-solving methodologies.

Partner with Commodities and key stakeholders to lead end-to-end action plans for urgent supplier onboarding needs, ensuring timely onboarding to support business priorities and customer commitments.

Travel requirements exceed 50% (domestic and international travel required)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain / supplier development roles)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain / supplier development roles

Desired Characteristics

5+ years of QMS experience, with demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949 requirements and application in an operational environment.

Demonstrated experience working with and managing suppliers in a global/international supply chain environment

At least 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing roles, demonstrating a strong track record of success in driving results and managing complex projects.

Project Management Professional Certification preferred.

Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.

Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, casting, complex machining, composites manufacturing, and forging, with the ability to evaluate and optimize technical processes to ensure supplier readiness.

Expertise in disciplines such as aerospace quality systems, lean manufacturing, materials planning, and manufacturing operations, with a proven ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies to drive supplier performance.

Proven ability to develop and onboard new candidate suppliers, particularly in the aerospace industry, ensuring successful qualifications and integration into a complex supply chain.

Experience conducting deep assessments of supplier capabilities, industrial maturity, and business health, identifying gaps, and collaboratively solving problems to prepare suppliers for qualifications.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, influence key stakeholders, and build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal teams to drive accountability and deliver results.

Proven expertise in project management, data analysis, and developing dashboards, scorecards, and reports to communicate supplier onboarding status and performance to stakeholders.

Strong understanding of the aerospace global supply chain, including its complexities, interdependencies, and challenges, with the ability to navigate and optimize supplier relationships across diverse regions.

Deep understanding of Lean principles with a sustained track record of embedding continuous improvement behaviors, including respect for people, customer-driven prioritization, and disciplined execution with unyielding integrity.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, fostering alignment and drivi