Supplier Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Manage supplier relationships while ensuring the health of parts through effective order coverage and lead time oversight.

• Work in collaboration with purchasing and contract performance management teams to enhance procurement processes.

• Facilitate supplier selection, proposals and quotations, perform quote analysis, engage in negotiations, secure business approvals, allocate supply, and draft contracts.

• Oversee both internal and external relationships to ensure the successful execution of purchase orders.

• Collaborate with supplier teams and procurement operations to maintain compliance with sourcing and procurement standards.

• Monitor supplier order health and renegotiate contracts in accordance with sourcing policies and guidelines.

• Direct the analysis of accounts payable discrepancies and ensure timely reconciliations.

• Lead procurement and technical change initiatives that necessitate supplier involvement and support.

• Devise innovative contractual solutions to enhance contract performance and optimize total cost of ownership.

• Assist in the formulation of strategy and policy, ensuring effective delivery within your scope of responsibility.

• Leverage technical expertise for data analysis to substantiate recommendations.

• Make informed decisions and address moderately complex challenges impacting the function.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active military personnel within the final 180 days of their military service.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Sourcing.

• Willingness to travel for less than 15% of the time.

• Proficient commercial skills in negotiations, supplier management, and commercial strategy.

• Competence in analyzing and resolving issues.

• Capability to lead programs and projects effectively.

• Skills in documentation, planning, marketing, and executing programs.

• Proven project management abilities.

• Exceptional communication, decision-making, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Eligibility to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

• Authorized to work legally in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable; employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• A 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company-sponsored retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options available.

• Paid time off for vacations or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation packages.