Supplier Delivery Leader

As a Supplier Delivery Leader you will serve as the operational owner for the assigned suppliers within a region and/or business segment championing on-time delivery improvement. These responsibilities include the development, communication and execution of supplier strategies to improve material availability and enable on-time delivery to GE Healthcare (GEHC) factories and service centers.

Essential Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of supplier delivery improvement plans for assigned GEHC factory and service center - this includes leading supplier capacity planning and development, supplier performance monitoring and improvement planning and supporting supplier selection
Lead proactive supplier capacity assessment and contingency planning by identifying risks at suppliers and executing plans to sustain capacity
Proactively monitor supplier delivery performance and develop improvement strategies
Analyze data to identify areas of improvement and provide objective evidence for root causes of late deliveries
Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business, optimizing material availability with inventory and excess and obsolescence risk
Work with global cross-functional teams consisting of materials, engineering, quality and sourcing to solve critical delivery problems
Serve as point of contact for supplier part shortage resolution at assigned GEHC factory and service center
Negotiate and execute stocking agreements with suppliers
Drive improvements in sourcing processes to enable improved performance
Communicate timely, clearly and effectively across key stakeholders including Executives of the company

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge/experience
Strong experience in Commercial Sourcing, Material Management, or Supply Chain

Desired Characteristics:
Significant experience in commercial sourcing, materials or supply chain
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships
Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
Ability to influence others and lead project teams
Strong oral and written communication skills
APICS certification
Greenbelt certification