Lead Direct Sourcing Specialist - NPI-1

We are Dowty Propellers (a GE Aerospace company) and we are hiring. At a time of high demand in NPI, our Supply Chain team are interested in hearing from skilled and motivated direct sourcing specialists to join our dynamic team, at our state-of-the-are propeller manufacturing site in Brockworth, just outside Gloucester to assist in industrialisation projects.

As a sourcing specialist in the NPI team you'll have responsibility for seeking the best commercial results in highly changeable conditions meaning you will have a high level of agility, resilience to change and can deal with ambiguity. An excellent understanding of ERP systems, demand management, P2P process is needed and the candidate must be willing to having a mix of transactional, operational and strategic procurement activities as part of the day job. You'll achieve the best total cost ownership and contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You'll have ownership over the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team. You'll be focused on the execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commodity Manager to define and seek approval for supplier strategies including onboarding, management and optimization of approved suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and allocate priorities to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions, seek business approval, raise appropriate purchase documents and manage the supplier relationship through to delivery where appropriate.
• Supplier and stakeholder relationship management including using aspects of project management and expediting skills to make sure the suppliers and internal partners are keeping to their commitments, and any changes or disputes are managed effectively.
• Broadening knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
• Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills.
• For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
• Ability to explain and convey technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Commodity Management.
• Experience gained with engineering manufacturing is essential.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation 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;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No