Strategic Commodity Buyer

Job description

3254853
Additional Cities

Stafford
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Function

Sourcing
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

ST16 1WT
Role Summary/Purpose

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.

·  Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers.

·  Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement.

·  Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.

·  This may also include purchasing activities.

·  Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations.

·  Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.

·  Works together with high level people from the business at SPB and EB level.

·  Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done.

·  Provides technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.

·  Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.

·  Advises Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the own field.

·  Contributes to project as a team member or leads small projects.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least strong experience in Sourcing) or equivalent knowledge or experience

·  Minimum proven experience in Commodity Management.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong oral and written communication skills.

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

·  Ability to influence others and lead small teams.

·  Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

·  Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

·  Effective problem identification and solution skills.

·  Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Competitive salary applies 

Opening date 02/08/2019 - Closing date 30/08/2019 

For further information about this role, and to apply, please visit www.ge.com/careers quoting 3254853

About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

England
Primary City

Stafford