Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist jobs in United States
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GE Aerospace · 8 hours ago

Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector, and they are seeking a Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist to manage the buying process for goods. The role involves placing and following up on purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and utilizing technical expertise to solve problems within the procurement domain.

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Responsibilities

Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP
Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance
Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions

Qualification

SourcingSupplier ManagementERP SystemsAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationLeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High School diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or materials)
A minimum of 3 years in general business
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Preferred

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

Great work environment
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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