Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

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! Lead Buying Specialist – Role Overview The Lead Buying Specialist will support a commodity within GE Aerospace's Supply Chain Procurement Operations Center from our Evendale, Ohio site. In this role, you will manage the overall health of a part through part health assessment, RFQ, purchase order placement and order documentation. In addition to these responsibilities, you will help to train and coach other Buying Specialists and support process improvement initiatives for the broader organization. Roles and Responsibilities Lead and execute sourcing tasks and operations for all value stream process steps. Review and update existing standard work and procedures. Identify opportunity and provide feedback for improvements. Advance knowledge of processes and compliance standards. Use prior experience and acquired expertise to execute on tasks. Develop other buying specialist experience and expertise to support ability to execute on tasks. Ensure that orders are processed and delivered on time and address any issues or delays that may arise. Adhere to company policies, regulations, and legal requirements related to procurement. Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information. Consult People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters. Leverage Lean skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems, run daily management and support problem solving efforts. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. 3 years’ experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain and/or Contract Management roles. This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status. Desired Characteristics 4 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain and/or Contract Management roles. Internships or Co‑Ops in Supply Chain or Sourcing are a plus. Experience in Buying, Managing Purchase Orders. Knowledge of GE Aerospace procurement processes and systems. Exposure to Manufacturing Operations. 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. Benefits GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program; and retirement benefits such as the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, and access to Fidelity resources. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr GE Aerospace