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Join GE Aerospace Procurement Team based in Gloucester as a Commodity Manager and help us to deliver exciting and high-profile programmes.

We are in the process of growing our Procurement team as we continue toward our journey of new technologies and product development. You'll grow and forge various cross-functional relationships across the business as you develop and deploy categories management, best practice approach to procurement in the ongoing development of new technologies and product development.

This role is a highly impactful, strategic position where you'll report to the Global Senior Commodity Manager. The work you'll be doing with your stakeholders is vital to ensure the success of our ambitious objectives. You will have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of our procurement processes and tools and play a key role in helping to develop future supplier ramp-up strategies.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will conduct market assessments, helping us to identify potential new suppliers as well as manage new and existing supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual KPIs, compliant procurement according to GE procurement practices and procedures to secure safety, quality, delivery, and cost on products/services.

• You will take ownership of the commercial negotiation and contracting process from RFI/RFQs through to contract award for new technologies and new product developments.

• You will partner with sourcing, fulfilment, engineering, finance, and programmes.

• You will work with and analyse data and insights to identify where there are potential risks in our supply chain and take the lead in finding required solutions.

Essential

We want you to be successful in your role, to achieve this, you will need to have:

• Demonstrable procurement experience within a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace and Automotive.

• Extensive experience of developing strategic relationships with your suppliers that have resulted in category growth and contract management, negotiation, and data analysis skills.

• You will need excellent communication, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to flex between essential operational tasks to strategic problem-solving

• You will have a high level of resilience to change and ambiguity and apply a continuous learning mindset to your work.

• You will hold either a BA/BSc degree or equivalent in a business-related field or CIPS qualification.

Desirable

• Experience working within the aerospace environment, specifically in the areas of procurement and supply chain management.

• Good understanding of the civil and military regulations pertaining to aircraft parts and aerospace materials.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes