Supplier Partnership & Development | Supplier Development Manager - Offset Projects

Job Description Summary

The Supplier Development Manager for Offset Projects is responsible for driving supplier development initiatives to meet global contract offset requirements. The individual will lead strategic planning to define GE Aerospace's approach to supplier development, ensuring alignment with unique customer requirements and regional infrastructure across all commodities. They will collaborate with stakeholders to support the approval of offset project proposals and oversee execution across diverse regions. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, engaging customers, and optimizing processes to ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of current and emerging contract offset requirements related to procurement and supplier development in global markets by collaborating closely with product line stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate sourcing strategies across all commodities to effectively communicate global supplier development initiatives to product lines and sales teams for contractual opportunities.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of GE Aerospace's approach to supplier development offset obligations, tailored to the unique aerospace infrastructure and needs of each region.
• Drive alignment with product lines and customers to secure approval for region-specific supplier development strategies, timelines, and scopes, ensuring balance between business priorities and regional challenges.
• Actively contribute as a member of the GE Aerospace Offset Council by shaping priorities and strategies, as well as supporting the approval process for offset project contract proposals.
• Serve as the project manager for supplier development offset obligations, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution while maintaining customer engagement on schedules, progress, and support requirements.
• Conduct in-depth market analyses of the aerospace industry's supply chain footprint within offset project regions to identify the most capable suppliers for development focus.
• Partner with procurement commodity leaders to strategically identify and select parts for offset project supplier quotations, considering supplier capabilities, supply constraints, and barriers to entry.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard work processes for supplier development in offset projects, including defining key steps, roles, responsibilities, and lead times to ensure efficient execution.
• 25% domestic and international travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or related supply chain roles
• A minimum of 5 years additional experience in sourcing, procurement, or related supply chain roles

Desired Characteristics

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the aerospace industry's global supply chain, including expertise in contract language related to offset obligations
• Total of 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing roles
• Deep understanding of supplier qualification, assessment, and onboarding processes
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute supplier development plans aligned with customer needs and regional dynamics.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and influencing skills to align stakeholders and secure approvals.
• Leadership skills to guide teams, shape priorities, and execute offset projects effectively.
• Results-driven and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in complex global environments.
• Customer-focused with problem-solving skills to address challenges and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and process improvement to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Proficiency in market analysis, procurement, and supply chain processes, including supplier capabilities and constraints.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and communicate at all levels of the organization
• Ability to operate autonomously with a high level of personal accountability to deliver results
• Lean/Continuous Improvement mindset with experience leading change projects
• Experience in in supplier development is highly valued
• Demonstrated strength in GE Aerospace leadership behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus

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.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No