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The Executive Supplier Development Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team that partners with suppliers to develop their capabilities. This role involves working closely with suppliers to enhance their performance, ensuring they meet GE Aerospace's standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Supplier Development team to achieve strategic objectives.

• Develop and implement supplier development strategies to improve supplier performance in alignment with GE Aerospace's SQDC priorities.

• Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to enhance their capabilities.

• Conduct regular assessments and audits of supplier processes and performance.

• Facilitate training and development programs for suppliers to ensure they meet GE Aerospace's standards.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, quality, and engineering, to ensure supplier development initiatives are aligned with overall business goals.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier base using lean principles and methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience in supplier development, supply chain management, or a related area.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri (HK), and Standard Work.

• Familiarity with GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. (For more information on FLIGHT DECK, please visit:

Working Conditions:

• This position may require travel to supplier locations.

• Office and manufacturing environment.

The base pay range for this position is [$190,000 - $230,000]. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. [If equity-eligible, should This role is also equity-eligible. This posting is expected to close on June 9, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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: Yes

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GE Aerospace 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.