Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has been created to join our team in Gloucester with Dowty Propellers (a GE Aerospace company) where we are recruiting for a Senior Commodity Manager to be involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes.

Reporting to the Global Sourcing and Fulfilment Director, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of commodity managers and buyers, where you will be accountable for all Commodity activity across current product.

You will be creating and leading sourcing strategies for Dowty Propellers (A GE Aerospace company) and as the Senior Commodity Manager you will conduct Make vs Buy exercises, develop sourcing category strategies and Business Cases based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), select sources, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements of various types (LTAs and price agreements).

Job Description

What will I be involved in?

• Analyse markets related to Dowty Propellers and GE Aerospace technologies.

• Assess and select suppliers as per category strategies, including supplier onboarding.

• Perform suppliers’ capacity/capability and risk assessment for both incumbent and new suppliers for existing technologies and current product.

• Supplier ranking to develop, implement category strategies to meet programs timing and cost targets.

• Responsible for procurement processes Strategy/RFI/RFQ/RFP and supplier performance looking at SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)

• Challenge both suppliers and the organization to select the most optimal solution based on Total Cost of Ownership.

• Ensure sourcing process compliance, productivity, optimization, quality, and fulfilment.

• Manage Purchase Orders.

• Partner with Product Management, Quality and Sourcing NPI (European and or worldwide) on Suppliers scouting.

• Establish a competitive and robust commercial position with new and existing suppliers on long term supply agreements or project specific supply contracts linked to GE Dowty technologies.

• Work closely with the delivery programs, business services, design, and production teams to enable the timely delivery of projects to clients.

• Support the business in proposals and tenders by developing a competitive and harmonized supply chain position as part of a competitive and commercially viable proposal and tender response.

• Be the first point of contact to facilitate communication across Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Programs for existing and current product.

• Perform cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations to create value for money outcomes for procuring categories.

• Produce business cases / material presentations for senior leadership reviews.

• Work with suppliers and functional stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering, strategic relationship management to deliver required service level KPIs.

What we look for

Essential:

• Strong analytical aptitude - able to focus on details and quality.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience - i.e. MCIPS (Level6 or 7) / MBA / B.Eng / M.Eng / MSc or equivalent.

• strategic and operational Procurement experience.

• Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of supply base management (strategy, sourcing, and cost).

• Strong influencing skills with experience of creating and maintaining networks across all levels of the business.

• Ability to develop and implement multi-system strategies to optimize cost, rationalize supply base, minimize risk and deliver increased value in technical attributes/performance.

• Proactive, well-organized, independent, dynamic and a team player.

• Excellent communications skills - able to tailor your communication to the audience across multiple platforms - i.e. Presentations, negotiations, written proposals etc.

• Ability / Experience to manage a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation, along with operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the sub-function.

• Significant experience of direct procurement in a manufacturing/production-based environment, ideally within automotive or aerospace.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the aerospace environment, specifically in the areas of procurement and supply chain management.

• Good understanding of the civil and military regulations pertaining to aircraft parts and aerospace materials.

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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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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