Indirect Sourcing Specialist

5 months ago


Gloucester, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

**Job Description Summary**: The Indirect Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting the new product Introduction team Lead in regards to understanding the sourcing requirements of the business, developing and conducting small to medium sized RFQs in a manner compliant with the companies procedures and developing and using some elements of project management to be able to report progress to the business in an informative and concise manner.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with all stakeholders to support the business requirements in a timely manner.
- Use initiative and problem-solving mentality to ensure maximum value delivery.
- Ensure best value for goods/services, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs while executing against set strategies.
- Interface with the Indirect on-site team, Buy Desk, AP support and any other support functions on issues that arise to drive resolution to supplier challenges.
- Evaluate current and anticipated requirements and determine potential sources.
- Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced goods and services meet the needs of the business.
- Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost, and price analysis techniques.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and develop improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders on the management of high-value purchase orders (POs)
- Use sound purchasing practices and assure compliant acquisition of goods or services that meet applicable MSA’s, company and government regulations.

**Desired Experience**:

- Drives completion of tasks respecting deadlines and communicating openly with stakeholders and Sourcing Lead
- Ad Sourcing experience.
- Demonstrated sourcing and/or purchasing experience or transferable skills including negotiation, identifying opportunities, and supporting supplier selection to achieve timely execution.
- Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments.
- Demonstrated professional oral / written communication and influencing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Strong PC and database management skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and a diplomatic attitude.
- Strong attention to detail.

**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**:
LI-FM23

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:Yes


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