About this role
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 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