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