Lead Supplier Account Manager - Remote Eligible

Supplier Account Manager

The Supplier Account Manager ensures hardware order coverage for future demand and leads supplier engagement regarding existing orders for owned suppliers within a commodity. Responsibilities include managing long-term agreement execution action plans within the Commodity, leading non-LTA negotiations and deal reviews, and daily triage of supplier issues on current orders. The role also involves cross-functional partnership with the Procurement Operations Center, the supplier team for your respective accounts, and other roles within the commodity and the organization to enable timely execution of strategic and process focused procurement activities.

The role also includes:

• Progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring for parts procured outside of a long-term agreement.
• Accountable for strategic decision-making related to supplier order health for assigned supplier accounts.
• Partnering with supplier team and procurement operations to ensure compliance requirements are met for owned sourcing and procurement activities.
• Triaging incoming supplier questions, issues, and requests for assigned supplier accounts.
• Leading projects related to part procurement, or technical changes on parts requiring supplier engagement and support.
• Maintaining market awareness and an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection.
• Participating in ideation of contractual solutions to promote contract performance/total cost of ownership.
• Utilizing technical knowledge, collaboration, and judgment to solve problems.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training.
• Conveying performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED) with at least 3 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles.

Desired characteristics include acting with humility, delivering with focus on key business objectives, leading with transparency, negotiating contracts with external suppliers, leveraging creative commercial solutions, building strong internal and external relationships, and possessing strong oral and written communication skills.

The base pay range for this position is 100,000.00 - 133,000.00 US Dollars. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation assistance provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.