GE Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Lead Buying Specialist
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGE Aerospace is advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. The Lead Buying Specialist will manage the overall health of a part through part health assessment, RFQ, purchase order placement, and order documentation while also helping to train and coach other Buying Specialists.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute sourcing tasks and operations for all value stream process steps
Review and update existing standard work and procedures. Identify opportunity and provide feedback for improvements
Develop in-depth knowledge of processes and compliance standards. Use prior experience and acquired expertise to execute on tasks
Ensure that orders are processed and delivered on time and address any issues or delays that may arise
Adhere to company policies, regulations, and legal requirements related to procurement
Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information
Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters
Leverages Lean skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles)
Plus, a minimum of 3 years' experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain, or Contract Management roles
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Preferred
Skills in: Oracle Fusion, Excel (VLookups), Smartsheet
Internships or Co-Ops in Supply Chain or Sourcing are a plus
Experience in Buying, Managing Purchase Orders
Knowledge of GE Aerospace procurement processes and systems
Exposure to Manufacturing Operations
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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