GE HealthCare Global Categories - Packaging Sourcing Leader 

United States, Wisconsin 

430324148

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and execute category management strategies for the Packaging procurement category globally, while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders (specifically the Packaging engineering COE) and leadership to align category strategies with overall business requirements
• Lead and manage 1 direct report to implement and execute subcategory strategy globally. Continue to develop and nurture headcount to drive optimum benefits.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, pricing, and competitive analysis within the global packaging category and use this information to guide overall strategies
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms to optimize cost and quality, and drive sustainability and diversity efforts
• Manage the relationship between GE Healthcare Packaging procurement and the Packaging Engineering COE, working to optimize the output & impact of the COE.
• Lead and manage critical packaging supplier transfer programs, including conducting supplier quality audits, working with Packaging COE and factory teams on validation and implementation strategies.
• Manage the QMS compliance demand with the supplier base always ensuring constant compliance to the GEHC Quality Manual.
• Help establish risk frameworks for a specified category and oversee the risk assessment processes for supplier evaluations and ongoing maintenance
• Monitor and analyse category performance metrics, recommending and implementing improvements
• Develop and manage category budgets and forecasts, working on driving usage where is applicable
• Evaluate and select suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability and risk assurance
• Drive Sourcing efficiencies, cost savings, and AP cash generation within the Packaging category

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering with minimum of 8 years’ experience in Sourcing or a related field.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Significant knowledge of Sourcing and Sourcing management
• Demonstrated ability to influence both within and outside of immediate organization
• Experience of the packaging category
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong program management skills
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
• Established project management skill