Supplier Account Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage relationships with suppliers and ensure part health through effective order coverage and lead-time oversight.

• Work collaboratively with buying and contract performance management teams to enhance procurement processes.

• Implement sourcing policies, lead negotiations and commercial strategies, and address supplier issues on a daily basis.

• Facilitate supplier selection, proposals, quotes, analysis, negotiations, business approvals, supply awards, and contract drafting.

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

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

• Maintain supplier order health to prevent contracts from expiring in terms of quantity or duration, and renegotiate as per sourcing policies.

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

• Lead part procurement or technical change projects necessitating supplier collaboration and support.

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

• Participate in the development of strategies and policies, ensuring effective delivery within your area of responsibility.

• Convey complex or sensitive information and foster consensus among stakeholders.

• Analyze data and leverage technical expertise to inform recommendations.

• Make decisions and resolve moderately complex tasks or issues impacting the function.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be the spouse of an active duty, Reserve, or National Guard member in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Space Force.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Must be "career-ready" with the relevant educational background, professional certifications, or work experience for the selected corporate track.

• Must be available for a full 12-week schedule, generally Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

• At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Sourcing is required.

• Must fulfill U.S. Person status criteria for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or recognized asylee/refugee status.

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

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems effectively.

• Capability to lead programs/projects successfully.

• Proficiency in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs.

• Established skills in project management.

• Strong communication, decision-making, collaboration, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive salary and compensation packages.

• No relocation assistance available.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 12-week fellowship stipend funded and paid by the Department of Defense for participating military spouses (MSEP participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace).

• Drug screening and, potentially, random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing may be required.