Buying​/Procurement Specialist

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation is seeking a Buying/Procurement Specialist in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The role involves managing the sourcing process, optimizing supply chain performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier requirements, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. Knowledge of Italian is a plus.
Location: Englewood Cliffs
Job Description Summary

We offer you the opportunity to help us to further shape a dynamic, fast-paced Sourcing team joining as Buying/Procurement Specialist. As Buying/Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process of the Avio Aero US suppliers base according to sourcing policy with the aim of minimizing the risks on the supply chain and optimizing the economic and financial performances resulting from the purchasing activity.

The role includes to achieve short- and long-term objectives and resolve short term issues, working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Legal and Compliance division) to develop the cost, product and supply chain performance to the highest standards.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Under supervision of and as direct report to the General Manager of Avio Inc., the Buyer will:
• Manage the sourcing process, from evaluation of requestor's requirements to PO placement
• Be responsible for best efficiency for procured goods and services, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs
• Evaluate current requirements, determine potential sources, prepare tenders
• Solicit and evaluate proposals
• Apply cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations
• Negotiate PO and/or purchase contracts, following applicable company and government regulations
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
• Coordinate procurement of assigned Suppliers to meet customer's requirements
• Manage role's activities in a coordinate manner with the parent company Avio Aero in Italy
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with supply base and internal customers, going to visit the managed suppliers.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' buyer/procurement experience
NOTE:

Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of Italian language, fluent in English
• Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply
• Ability to handle issues around cost increases and how to mitigate them
• Positive working attitude and proven understanding of how to be an effective service provider within an organization
• Effective problem identification and solution skill
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured mindset and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and strong commercial attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy in oral and written form
• Ability to handle several activities simultaneously, manage multiple priorities and resolve appropriately
• Professional working knowledge of SAP MRP software system
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Power point, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Highly motivated team member
• Proactivity, customer orientation, initiative, autonomy, resilience
Compensation Grade

PB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

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