Job Description Summary
Develop global sourcing and procurement strategies across Heavy Weight Air and Express commodity which represent approximately $700M in spend at GE Healthcare. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal contractual terms while ensuring internal stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage industry knowledge and market trends to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices. Build relationships with critical business stakeholders to ensure current and future business requirement met. Lead a team of 3 individuals and provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to foster a high performing team environment.The primary location for this role is in the United States, but we are open to considering other global locations based on candidate qualifications.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with regional, segment and COE teams.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to team members or direct reports.
- Support global and regional sourcing initiatives and projects.
Required Qualifications:
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Sourcing & Sourcing Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience – 8 years).
- For roles in USA – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics:
- Deep knowledge of international air freight markets, especially for heavyweight and time-critical shipments.
- Experience with air freight carriers, freight forwarders, and integrators (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS).
- Strong understanding of Incoterms, customs regulations, and air cargo security compliance.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No