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Job Description Summary

The Product Line Strategy Manager directs and leads strategy development as it relates to Product Line needs and owns and/or partners in the execution with the broader Sourcing organization. Negotiates with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and translation of the Sourcing strategy into Product Line impact.

• Work closely with Sourcing commodity partners to build restructuring pipeline.

• Collaborate with customer facing organizations, providing insights on upcoming cost impacts.

• Optimize deal structures to build sustainable productivity Integrate long-range engine and spares forecasts into Sourcing strategy.

• Collaborate with customer facing organizations, providing insights on upcoming cost impacts.

• Monitor process, analyze data, and recommend business strategies to minimize business total cost that are aligned to customer needs.

• Partner in commercialization of technology road maps to meet next generation technologies.

• Create and own operating rhythms to align the Product Lines and Sourcing organization Synthesizing Sourcing requirements from the Product Lines.

• Developing trade-off studies with impact analysis Leadership of direct team, as well as indirect cross-functional leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategy, or customer facing operations

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in creating and executing a strategy.

• Strong business and commercial acumen.

• Experience with deal creation and execution.

• Experience with customers and/or suppliers.

• Ability to interface, build relationships, and influence all levels and functions within GE Aerospace.

• Experience with value creation and negotiations.

• Horizontal collaboration, networking and working across matrixed organizations.

• Analytical problem solving Lean and continuous improvement mindset and experience Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: No