Posted Position Title Lead Commodity Leader

Job Number	1871273
Business	GE Transportation
Business Segment	Transportation
About Us	Whether it’s power to African mines, water treatment in Chile, or remote asset monitoring in the Pilbara region of Australia, our team of global experts help solve mining’s toughest challenges with innovative technology, underground mining equipment, power generation and a range of mining services. We deliver global solutions, locally, for every step of the mining process.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sourcing
Function Segment	Sourcing
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Australia
City	Thornton
Postal Code	2322
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Lead Commodity Leader demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will use your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities	Lead the commodity procurement to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals. Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit · Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger · Develop technical and market expertise in commodity area· · Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing · Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans / actions · Coordinate with factories to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements · Hold weekly reviews with suppliers · Conduct Capacity Audits, track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers · Ensure any quality issues have the appropriate focus · Develop process to look upstream for pending requirements and drive Engineering / Manufacturing / Sales in order to ensure sourcing given adequate cycle to procure material
Qualifications/Requirements	· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with moderate experience in Sourcing, Finance, Manufacturing or Operations) · At least 3 additional years of experience in Sourcing, Finance, Manufacturing, or Operations
Desired Characteristics	· Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred (GE employees only) · Proven quantitative and analytical abilities · Strong PC and database management skills · Strong oral and written communication skills · Strong interpersonal and leadership skills · GE program graduate is preferred (GE employees only)