Lead Sourcing Specialist - Vendor Management

Job Description Summary
During a time of continued growth, here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Lead Sourcing professional to join our vibrant aerospace team onsite at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester.

Working closely with GE Aerospace's Suppliers and internal stake holders to deliver strategic priorities particularly transfer of work packages between suppliers and in addition supplier performance initiatives / development programs. This role is responsible for executing the sourcing strategic direction and move multiple work packages to alternative suppliers that offer continuity of supply, quality and cost advantages to position GE Aerospace for future growth.

Job Description

Ro l es and Re s pons i b iliti es:

• A c ti ve l y pa rti c i pa t e i n t he d e fi n iti on of t he GE Aerospace's l ong-term s t r a t egy co ll abo r a ti ng w i t h t he sou r c i ng t ea m
• Lead t he s cou ti ng of new s u pp li e r s b a s e d on t h e co mm o d it y s t r a t egy and t he ri sk a s s e s sm en t s of n e w and ex i s t i ng supp l y ba s e
• D eve l o p and execu t e a de t a il ed p l an f or tr an sf er of w o r k t hat suppo rt s t he str a t eg i c d ir ec ti on and accele r a t es b us i ness g r o w t h w it h deta il ed act i ons p l a ns u tili z i ng FLI G H T D E C K
• Lead & i n fl ue n ce c r oss f u nc ti onal t ea m s t o de li ver t he tr an sf er of w o r k p l an
• W o r k w it h supp l i e r s t o deve l op i ndus t ri a li z ati on p l ans a n d K e y Pe rf o rm a n ce I nd i ca t o r s t o en s u r e on tim e de li ve r y and r educe f u t u r e bus i ne s s i m pac t
• W o r k w it h i n t e r nal f unc ti ons t o f eed i n t o t he Sa l es and O pe r a ti ons p l ann i ng c yc l e t o e nsu r e tr an siti on on p l ans p r o t ect t h e bu si ne s s d eli ve r y b y d e ve l op i ng dual s o u r ce a n d supp l y tr an siti on p l ans be t w een su p p li e r s
• W o r k s e a ml e s s l y w it h t he S o u r c i ng p r ocu r e m e nt and f u lf i lm ent t ea m s t o en s u r e an i n t eg r a t ed app r oa c h i n t he t r an sf er of w o r k a n d de li ve r y of s t r a t eg i c and bu si ne s s p ri o riti e s
• O w n a n d l ead t he tr an sf er-of- w o r k m a nage m e nt of cha n ge p r oce s s / T o l l G a t e P r oce s s. W o r k c r oss f unc ti ona ll y w it h i n t e r nal s t ake ho l de r s t o e nsu r e a su c ce s s f ul tr an siti on i n a l l a s pec t s, Sa f e t y , Q u a lit y , D e li ve r y & Cos t
• Support t he GE Aerospace's S ou r c i ng t eam w it h s t r a t eg i c p ri o riti es as and w h e n r equ ir ed.

Essential Requirements:

Ex pe ri ence i n:

• r e g u l a t o r yenv ir on m ent
• m anu f a c t u ri ngp l ann i ng a n d m anu f a c t u ri ng p r oce s s e s, s ys t e m s a n d m anage m en t
• qua lit yp r oc e d u r es in a regulated manufacturing industry, namely Defence and A e r osp a ce, Aviation, Automotive manufacturing, or similar
• experience of project and/or programme management.

D e sir ed Cha r ac t e ri s t i cs:

• Se lf- d ir ec t ed and ab l e t o op e r a t e w it h mi n im al bus i ne s s g u i dance a n d sup p o r t
• H ave p r ov e n t echn i cal k n o wl edge of p r o d uc t s a nd p r oce s s e s
• Prov e n a na l y ti cal and o r gan i z ati onal sk i ll s
• S tr ong o r al and w ritt en co m m un i ca ti on on sk i ll s
• A b ilit y t o coo r d i na t e s e v e r al p r o j ec t s sim u lt aneou sl y
• Mu s t have U K D ri v i ng li ce n se, you'll be able to travel to suppliers, can be up-to approximately 20-25% travel.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No