Senior Commercial Strategy Analyst

3 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time
Position Overview

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation is a leading entity in the aerospace sector, specializing in the production of aircraft engines and components. We collaborate with prominent aerospace firms across commercial, business jet, and military domains.

An exciting opportunity has emerged within our Sourcing division in Cheltenham for a Senior Commercial Strategy Analyst (Lead for Bids & Proposals). This pivotal role will significantly influence the strategic direction of our Cheltenham operations, encompassing the responsibility for Sourcing contributions to all Bids and Proposals across various Programs at the site.

Moreover, this position will engage with our Sourcing Commodity Leaders and Cost Optimization teams to identify margin challenges and future prospects, delivering analytical insights and strategic guidance.

This role will collaborate closely with Sales, Product Groups, Engineering Technical Leaders, and Contracts to ensure the Inquiry to Order (ITO) process is executed efficiently from a Sourcing standpoint. Coordination with the Commercial Operations and programs teams will be essential to provide visibility on upcoming bids, enabling alignment within the sourcing organization to support this vital business function.

Proposals will generally be strategic, aimed at new business ventures while also offering support and guidance for ongoing initiatives. This position will oversee all aspects of proposal regulatory compliance, with a primary focus on adhering to relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing contributions for all proposal initiatives, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Develop and manage a tracking system for current and anticipated proposals to facilitate resource planning and alignment within Sourcing.
  • Collaborate with Commodity, Cost Optimization, and New Product Introduction teams to define our future margin enhancement strategy.
  • Engage with the Recurring Cost Analysis team to drive compliance simplification and identify learning opportunities across cross-functional teams.
  • Address obstacles and challenges to ensure timely delivery of proposal inputs, partnering with the Commercial Operations team to enhance decision-making efficiency.
  • Work alongside commodity teams to explore opportunities for optimizing existing pricing based on projected future volumes.
  • Represent Sourcing during relevant bid reviews (as delegated).
Desired Attributes
  • Outstanding motivational, interpersonal, and influencing capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
  • Capacity to influence various organizational levels and lead small teams.
  • Adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven ability to bring projects to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational capabilities.
  • Solid commercial and financial understanding.
  • Familiarity with government compliance regulations.
Flexible Work Arrangements

GE supports flexible hybrid working models where feasible.

Comprehensive Benefits

At GE Aviation, we recognize the significance of a holistic rewards system. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, provides you with the freedom to tailor your benefits to meet your individual preferences while also offering opportunities for savings.

As a new member of GE, you will receive the following standard benefits, which can be customized to suit your needs:
  • Pension
  • Bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Private Medical Coverage
Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is a requirement for this role and must be maintained. Please note that if BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, eligibility for the role may be affected.

Right to Work

We welcome applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK, which will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under current UK immigration regulations, candidates without the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance: Not provided
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