Global Commodity Leader – Metal Stampings & Aluminum Extrusions

Job description

3216596
Additional Cities

East Cleveland
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

Current & GE Lighting
Business Segment

Current & Lighting Current Powered by GE
Function

Sourcing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Ohio
Postal Code

44112-6300
Role Summary/Purpose

The Global Commodity Leader – Metal Stampings and Aluminum Extrusions is responsible for all strategic sourcing activities for the commodity and serves as the functional lead for all new product introductions for related platforms. These activities include contract negotiation, supplier selection, competitive quoting, market benchmarking, and development / execution of cost out programs, which deliver value-added benefits for the supply chain.
Essential Responsibilities

In addition, as the Global Commodity Leader – Metal Stampings and Aluminum Extrusions, you will:

·  Create and lead the commodity procurement strategy including selecting preferred primary and secondary suppliers for each commodity based on business objectives, developing a process to communicate those selections to design teams, and enforcing adherence to that strategy

·  Leverage the strategy you create to drive reduced lead times, consolidation of common and similar components, as well as achieving variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals

·  Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit

·  Negotiate supply agreements with strategic suppliers to ensure supply of critical components where necessary

·  Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to deliver cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger

·  Develop technical and market expertise in Metal and Aluminum and building supplier relationships

·  Use acquired expertise to become a resource for NPI teams to design cost effective solutions that meet their design requirements as well as supply chain and commercial objectives

·  Develop a model for estimating the manufacturing capacity of each part to support ramp up investment discussions

·  Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans / actions

·  Coordinate with factories and suppliers to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements

·  Hold performance reviews with suppliers as needed

·  Conduct Capacity Audits, track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers

·  Analyze and negotiate quotes from multiple suppliers to develop "best in class" and "best in design" performance needs

·  Work with Product Line Sourcing Leaders, Fulfillment Leaders, Technology, and Product Management to execute programs to meet business objectives and meet customer needs

·  Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (e.g., cost, lead-time, supplier selections, MOQs, ROPs, safety stocks, etc.) for each program

·  Conduct program milestone reviews to identify risks within the programs and mitigate those risks prior to launch
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited university or college

·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or related field

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S):

·  Ability and willingness to travel, as required
Desired Characteristics

·  Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution to meet Supply Chain deliverables

·  Self-starter, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills

·  Six Sigma certified or equivalent quality certification

·  Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

·  Knowledge of SAP

·  Must exhibit a customer focused, high energy and aggressive approach to issues

·  Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at any given time

·  Experience working with Asian Suppliers

Behavioral

·  Proven ability to lead teams and drive resolution to meet organization deliverables

·  Resilient and determined self-starter, highly self-directed, proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills

·  Must exhibit a customer focused, high energy and aggressive approach to issues
·  Uses voice of customer to drive innovation in anticipation of customer needs

·  Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills with the ability to interact, build and maintain strong relationships with our direct team, cross functional teams, customers and all levels of management

·  Enjoys working in a high-energy environment with the ability to adapt to high pressure, rapidly changing business conditions while remaining a calm composure in stressful or tough situations

·  Assertive and results oriented
·  Takes initiative and holds self accountable for achieving results
·  Strong commitment to follow up and follow through

·  Strong communication skills with to articulate responses in a concise manner and target the message based on the audience
·  Keep people informed about issues and updates that affect them

·  Has a positive “can do” attitude and is professional

·  Organized with the ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

·  Tackles issues as challenges with resourcefulness, analytical and good problem-solving skills

·  Strong problems solving skills and looks for solutions when problems arise

·  Thrives on the challenge to create order where structure is lacking or processes are broken or do not exist

·  Operates in an honest, ethical manner in all dealings; acts with integrity

·  Excellent attention to detail
·  Does not let important details slip through the cracks
·  Has a grasp on the numbers and where they come from

·  Ability to work globally in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline environment
About Us

About Current, powered by GE:
Current is the digital engine for intelligent environments. A first-of-its-kind startup within the walls of GE (NYSE: GE), Current blends advanced LED technology with networked sensors and software to make commercial buildings, retail stores, industrial facilities and cities more energy efficient & productive. Backed by a broad ecosystem of technology partners, Current is helping businesses and cities unlock hidden value and realize the potential of their environments. www.currentbyge.com

Note: GE announced it has signed a proposed agreement to sell Current to American Industrial Partners, a New York-based private equity firm that focuses on buying, improving and growing industrial businesses. The proposed transaction is expected to close in early 2019, subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals and consultation processes where required under local law.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Ohio
Primary City

East Cleveland