Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Product Site Sourcing Leader

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== This Individual is a strong contributing member to provide overall site sourcing support to assigned product lines and execute defined metrics, for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and mass production items **Job Description** =================== **Essential Responsibilities:** * Represent Sourcing during scheduled functional reviews and prepare Sourcing Review templates for leadership Business Reviews for NPI programs * Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive a robust process on Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification and monitor Supplier Performance KPIs to develop supply base ability to deliver value * Work effectively with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain personnel on day-to-day problem resolutions, engineering change process and improvement opportunities * Lead assigned sourcing initiatives and developed sourcing strategy to drive product lines deflation, sole source elimination, supplier early engagement, supplier on time delivery, supplier MOQ/lead-time reduction/VMI programs. * Partner with key commodity sourcing leaders to align sourcing strategy, initiatives and leverage volumes globally and regionally * Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing programs / processes * Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services * Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing * Manage the complete purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA and Bailments) **Required Qualifications** * BA/BS degree (Engineering or Business preferred) * Minimum 5+ years Sourcing / Procurement Supplier Management experience in a major industrial environment * Ability to collaborate with remote team across time zones * Knowledge/expertise of Grid Automation product lines, electronic components and mechanical assemblies * Interpretation of purchasing contracts, industry standards, regulatory requirement documents **Desired Characteristics** * Proven change agent with excellent facilitative leadership and problem-solving skills * Solid oral/written communication and influencing skills * Project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Expertise with negotiations and related analytical skills * Strong computer skills (Outlook, Windows, Excel) * Leadership skills and ability to direct a cross functional team * Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily * Highly motivated, self-directed and self-sufficient * Purchasing system / Oracle or SAP experience _For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between 88,900.00 and 112,000.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set._  _Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus_ _This posting is for an existing vacancy._ ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No