Job Number
1699209
AutoReqId
534879BR
Title
Sourcing Program Leader
Openings
1
Positions Remaining
1
Business
GE Transportation
Business Segment
Transportation
Sub-Business
GET-ICS Intelligent Control Systems
Organization
GET-ICS GETS/GS Global Supply Chain - Americas
Function
Sourcing
Function Segment
Sourcing
Req Folder Owner
Gaspo, Monica (GE Power & Water)
RFO Email Address
Monica.Gaspo@ge.com
Hiring Manager
Genega, Stanley (Transportation)
Hiring Manager Title
Hiring Manager Email
stanley.genega@ge.com
Hiring Manager Outside Phone
816-650-1614
HR Manager Name
Cordero, Migdalia
HR Manager Email
migdalia.cordero@ge.com
HR Manager Outside Phone
+1-816-650-4352
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available
United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces
Missouri
City
Grain Valley
Postal Code
64029-7200
Corporate Career Band
Lead Professional Band
Addition/Replacement
Career Level
Experienced
Job Type
Sourcing Program Leader
Job Group
EEO Category
Comp Type
Exempt
Payroll
GEHH (HII) Bi-Weekly
Salary Currency
USD
OHR Grade
LPB.GET.5LP.XXXXX
Assignment Cost Center Number
N/A
Assignment Account Distribution Number
200890001.5393
HC Cost Center
QP711141
Relocation Assistance
No
Posting Information
Posted Position Title
Sourcing Program Leader
About Us
GE works on things that matter. The best people and the
best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding
solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and
finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world.
Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Working for GE
Transportation is exciting & challenging. Come see what
you are missing!
Role Summary/Purpose
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great
work environment, challenging career opportunities,
professional training and competitive compensation.
The Sourcing Program Leader will demonstrate leadership in
communicating business goals, programs, and processes for
an area or business segment. In this role, you will use your
experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and
execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term
and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities
In addition, you will:
 Serve as a subject matter expert on the design and
implementation for their assigned area
 Drive and be accountable for operational excellence of
assigned programs
 Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing
programs / processes and deliver enhanced productivity
 Manage budgets and contracts associated with programs
and/or initiatives
 Support and deliver solutions related to the programs
 Drive proactive involvement in all functional activities
related to sourcing to ensure that sourcing has upfront
involvement in all new programs and delivers strong value to
the business
 Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor
products / services
 Understand and drive Six Sigma quality internally and with
suppliers
 Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE
purchasing commitments in Sourcing
 Manage the complete purchasing and contract
administration functions for a large sourcing section as
required to meet program commitments
 Develop sourcing strategy targets on quality, price,
delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements
 Implement and maintain a quality improvement process
targeting reduction in product variation and product losses
using key management tools
 Collaborate with manager in setting realistic and
challenging operational goals, and contribute to their
accomplishment
 Periodically prepare and implement supporting work plans
 Manage Buyer / Contract Administrators in fulfilling
purchasing commitments and organize the appropriate
program plans
 Provide support to GE Marketing and Sales in their
proposal efforts
Qualifications/Requirements
 Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
(or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years
of experience in a Sourcing role)
 Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Sourcing position
Desired Characteristics
 Strong oral and written communication skills
 Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
 Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
 Negotiation expertise