Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Job Description Summary
• Supplier Management & Inventory (Material management)
• Perform daily operations of Sourcing & Material availability to MFG Plant.
• Support Floating RFQ's, Coordination with Supplier, PO release follow up, Delivery timeline
• Localization & Sourcing Support - Includes Cross functional support to Product, Tendering & Projects team
• Support Negotiation with bench marking on Market / competitor datas according to specific project / product requirements & policies.
• Achieve internal customer satisfaction on Mfg target & Cost / OTD on Customer Shipment
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support Sourcing, Vendor follow up, Inventory Management & Logistics
- Manage Sourcing for Material Availability, Production Planning for Project & will be part of a Mfg and plant support in order to reach defined Production targets in Safety, Cost, delivery timeline & Quality
- Utilizes knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute.
- Ensure Margin improvement thru continuous Bundle buy, Cost out - logistics optimization , Negotiation & new Initiative according to Industry benchmarks and standards.
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks on Material availability, to meet Project timeline, Cost outs & SCM support.
- Developing specialized knowledge in their Own discipline. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
- The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgement.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate or Master's Engineering degree from an accredited university with 3 + Project , Plant Sourcing & SCM, Logistic experience
- Hands on Tools Knowledge - SAP & PLM, Exposure to CAD tools will be advantage
Desired Characteristics
- 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.
About us:
GE 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.
*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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