Job Description

Lead Buyer - Sourcing (15 month fixed term contract)

Roles and Responsibilities

Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters.
Own the 40 day requisition metric for given requisition pool - driving forecasting and management/escalation of risk
Support the continued deployment of PFEP - improving data quality
Partner with relevant Commodity Lead to grow buy/commodity partnership
Maintain ownership of certain strategic suppliers

Required Qualifications

Strong experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
Relevant experience in Aerospace/FAR15 procurement would be an advantage

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and personal leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to analyse and proactively resolve problems
Proven analytical and organisational ability
Sound commercial and financial acumen
Strong knowledge of GE Aerospace products and services
Knowledge of Working with Government compliance

Work Arrangement

Location: Cheltenham
Type: Full time
Contract: 15 month fixed term contract
Flexible working arrangements supported where possible

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace 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:

Pension
Bonus
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover

Additional Requirements

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.

About the Company

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

Our Cheltenham facility specialises in manufacturing advanced aircraft power distribution and avionics systems. With a history dating back to 1939, the site focuses on design, development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services for major aerospace manufacturers in the civilian and military sectors. Employees at Cheltenham have unique opportunities to work on complex projects with international clients, developing essential aircraft systems for the future.

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