Supplier Delivery Leader

As a Supplier Delivery Leader you will serve as the operational owner for the assigned suppliers within a region and/or business segment championing on-time delivery improvement. These responsibilities include the development, communication and execution of supplier strategies to improve material availability and enable on-time delivery to GEHC factories and service centers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of supplier delivery improvement plans for assigned GEHC factory and service center - this includes leading supplier capacity planning and development, supplier performance monitoring and improvement planning and supporting supplier selection
• Lead proactive supplier capacity assessment and contingency planning by identifying risks at suppliers and executing plans to sustain capacity
• Proactively monitor supplier delivery performance and develop improvement strategies
• Analyze data to identify areas of improvement and provide objective evidence for root causes of late deliveries
• Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business, optimizing material availability with inventory and excess and obsolescence risk
• Work with global cross-functional teams consisting of materials, engineering, quality and sourcing to solve critical delivery problems
• Serve as point of contact for supplier part shortage resolution at assigned GEHC factory and service center
• Negotiate and execute stocking agreements with suppliers
• Drive improvements in sourcing processes to enable improved performance
• Communicate timely, clearly and effectively across key stakeholders including Executives of the company

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Strong experience in Commercial Sourcing, Material Management, or Supply Chain

Desired Characteristics

• Significant experience in commercial sourcing, materials or supply chain
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships
• Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
• Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
• Ability to influence others and lead project teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• APICS certification
• Greenbelt certification