Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Buying/Procurement

Job Description SummaryManage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Job DescriptionRoles and 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.Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.Desired Characteristics• Strong oral and written communication skills.• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.• Established project management skills.GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: Yes