Lead Commercial Analyst

4 weeks ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time
Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft engines and components partnering with the world’s major aerospace companies covering commercial, business jet and military applications.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Sourcing team in Cheltenham as a Commercial Analyst (Bids & Proposals Lead). This role will be a critical part of understanding and defining the future of the Cheltenham campus, including responsibility for our Sourcing input into all Bids and Proposals for all Programs at the site.

In addition, this role will look to partner with our Sourcing Commodity Leads and Cost Out team to understand our margin challenges and future opportunities, providing analytical support and direction to our strategy and direction.

This role will work with Sales, Product Group, Engineering Technical Leads and Contracts to ensure the ITO (Inquiry to Order) process is executed in a timely manner from a Sourcing perspective. Liaise with the Comm Ops and programs teams to provide visibility of future bids to the Sourcing team, so we can align the sourcing organisation to support this critical business process.

Proposals will typically be strategic in nature in support of new business opportunities whilst also providing support and guidance in pursuit of momentum activities. This role will be the owner for all aspects of proposal regulatory adherence with primary focus on compliant USG FAR PART 12 and 15 proposal input.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing input for all proposal activities ensuring compliance with 650.10 policy, and associated procedures.
  • Establish, develop, and administer a tracker for current and future expected proposals to support resource planning & alignment in Sourcing to support.
  • Coordinate with Commodity, Cost out and NPI teams to shape our future margin expansion strategy
  • Lead engagement with Recurring Cost Analysis team and lead compliance simplification and learning opportunities with the cross-functional teams.
  • Remove barriers and issues to successfully deliver input for on time proposals, partnering with the Comm Ops team to improve efficiency of decision making.
  • Partner with commodity teams to challenge opportunities to optimise existing pricing based on potential future volumes.
  • Represent Sourcing at appropriate bid reviews. (Under Delegation)

Desired characteristics

  • Exceptional motivational, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence all levels of the organisation and lead small teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and proactively resolve problems
  • Proven analytical and organisational ability
  • Sound commercial and financial acumen
  • Knowledge of Working with Government compliance

Flexible Working

GE supports flexible hybrid working arrangements where possible.

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;

  • Pension
  • Bonus          
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection            
  • Private medical cover    

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



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