GE Gas Power Global Category Management Leader – Professional Services, Travel & Special Projects at GE Healthcare

Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Oversee development/ execution of strategies through the sourcing process for specific Category Group of spend areas
• Champion and secure TCE reductions for Professional Services and Travel
• Develop and oversee the Vendor Management Operations (VMO) process for assigned spend categories (e.g., upgrade should-cost analysis capabilities, work closely with functions, etc.)
• Oversee end-to-end Sourcing process:  strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management
• Lead and manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on specific strategic sourcing initiatives or projects
• Drive best practices
• Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
• Monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
• Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
• Drive value through supplier relationship management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting experience

Recommended Qualifications:

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
• Category management/sourcing experience in a multinational company
• Track record of driving step change improvement in sourcing or similar functions
• Strong analytical skills (spend analytics, should-cost analysis, market R&I)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated negotiations skills
• Aggressive self-starter
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
• Working knowledge of ERP systems