Executive Sourcing Leader

**Job Description Summary**: The Executive Sourcing Leader for MICT Supply Chain has primary ownership for supplier selection, program material costs, and all timing deliverables for their programs. This role partners with Engineering, Category Managers, Supplier Quality and Development, and Suppliers to drive optimal material costs, including alignment with category strategies for supply base optimization and lowest total acquisition cost throughout the program life. The scope of the job includes managing ~$1 billion spend, ~900 suppliers worldwide across 8 design and 15 manufacturing sites with the active support of the extended sourcing team.

**Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Supplier Management**:

- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that align with GE Healthcare’s vision and long-term objectives.
- Drive the sourcing strategy for each SBU product segment to deliver a competitive advantage, including supplier selection, development, and consolidation.
- Partner with Global Category Teams to translate sourcing strategies into actionable plans and manage sourcing deliverables throughout the product lifecycle.

**Cost and Negotiation Management**:

- Develop strategies and drive negotiations for best up-front prices, leveraging should cost models, and driving total cost down year over year.
- Track BOM cost impact from business award through end of life, and manage design changes through ECR process with strong communication to category and costing resources.

**Supplier Development and Quality Assurance**:

- Work closely with Supplier Development and Supplier Quality to manage the flow of materials per project requirements.
- Analyze supplier capacity and capability to ensure their ability to supply parts, with ongoing adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization.

**Procurement Strategy and Compliance**:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives and long-term vision.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies, driving initiatives to enhance sustainability, ethical sourcing practices, and diversity within the supply chain.

**Innovation and Continuous Improvement**:

- Utilize data analytics and technology to improve procurement efficiency, decision-making, and track cost impact.
- Lead efforts to innovate and improve procurement processes, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies.

**Leadership and Budget Management**:

- Manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost-effective spending and financial accountability.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on procurement and overall MICT ISC strategy-related matters.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of procurement activities to ensure alignment with business goals.

**Qualifications**:

- ** Education**: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- ** Experience**: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, or Supply Chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Extensive global experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams.
- ** Skills**: Proven Executive Leadership skills in driving global change across an organization, including strong Change Acceleration Process skills. Demonstrated ability to lead courageously, maintaining a strong position amidst opposition to resolve important issues, and ability to navigate through a large complex business. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to drive results via fact-based negotiations. Ability to prioritize and manage cost-out projects against scope, schedule, and budget. Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Additional Information**:
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No