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GE Aerospace · 13 hours ago

Executive Sourcing Leader - Classified Programs

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive Sourcing Leader for Edison Works to oversee end-to-end sourcing strategy and procurement fulfillment. This role involves leading a high-performing team to ensure resilient supply and quality while managing supplier relationships and compliance.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Edison Works sourcing strategy aligned to business priorities and SQDC outcomes

Lead, develop, and mentor sourcing and procurement fulfillment team; build strong succession and bench

Drive category management, supplier segmentation, and make/buy strategy across the portfolio

Establish operating rhythms, KPIs, and governance for performance visibility and rapid problem-solving

Own purchase order execution, material availability, and delivery assurance for development and production programs

Ensure robust MRP/ERP execution, accurate planning parameters, and clear-to-build attainment

Lead expediting/recovery actions for constraints; drive tiered supplier management and escalation

Partner with Operations/Programs to align material readiness to schedules and milestones

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; negotiate agreements (LTAs, pricing, terms)

Improve supplier OTD, quality, and capacity through QMS rigor, APQP/PPAP, and corrective action leadership

Drive dual/multi-sourcing, qualification, and supplier development to reduce risk and increase agility

Execute should-cost/clean-sheet and value engineering initiatives to deliver cost productivity

Ensure adherence to regulatory, contractual, and export control requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR) and internal policies

Implement supply risk management for critical parts/technologies; lead mitigation plans for single-source and sole-source items

Maintain data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness; uphold highest standards of integrity and safety

Align with Engineering on design-to-cost, manufacturability, and early supplier engagement

Collaborate with Quality on supplier qualification, escape prevention, and nonconformance management

Partner with Finance on budgets, cash, inventory turns, and working capital targets

Support Program Management with material readiness, IMS alignment, and milestone risk reviews

Embed lean principles to streamline source-to-pay and procurement fulfillment processes

Standardize work, reduce lead times, and digitize workflows; leverage analytics for predictive insights

Drive inventory optimization (safety stock, parameter health), and reduce premium freight and non-value add

Qualification

Sourcing strategySupplier managementMRP/ERP systemsNegotiation skillsAerospace supply chainContract managementRisk managementCost productivityTeam developmentStakeholder managementData-driven decision-makingLeadershipIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred

12+ years of progressive experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or operations; 5+ years leading large teams

Demonstrated success managing complex aerospace/defense supply chains and high-technology commodities

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development experience, including LTAs and cost productivity

Proven track record delivering SQDC results across development and production environments

Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and procurement fulfillment processes

Eligibility for access to controlled data and programs; ability to work within export control requirements

Must be US citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience in Edison Works or comparable defense/advanced programs environment

Background in APQP/PPAP, AS9145, and aerospace QMS frameworks

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and government contracting requirements

Expertise in risk management, multi-sourcing/qualification, and strategic cost modeling

Certifications: CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent

Benefits

Professional development

Challenging careers

Competitive compensation

Relocation Assistance Provided

Company

GE Aerospace

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

Founded in 1892

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.geaerospace.com

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

Amy Gowder

President and CEO Defense and Systems

H. Lawrence Culp

Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace

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