Commodity Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Summary

An interesting opportunity has arisen to join an established Procurement team as a Commodity Manager. The work will entail negotiating long-term agreements with dedicated suppliers in accordance with certain regulations, securing the best contractual terms while guaranteeing internal customer satisfaction.

This fast-paced function has a significant strategic impact on the organisation!

Job Description.

Roles and responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction for groups of suppliers in your commodity. Lead the discussions and assign needs to specific vendors. Negotiate terms and conditions and share information across the team with Procurement and Fulfilment. Provide data analysis help to sourcing leadership, as well as negotiation assistance to buyers. The position also necessitates a hands-on attitude and a large degree of direct buying activity.
• Uses in-depth understanding of a discipline and analytical thinking to carry out policy/strategies. Basic understanding of linked job specialties.
• Serves as a resource for coworkers who have less experience. May manage minor projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains facts and develops skills for bringing team members to consensus on field-related topics. Conveys performance expectations and may manage delicate topics while serving as a role model for the team.
• Jobs at this level have some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents, or are governed by well-defined policies or end-result reviews. The role allows for the adjustment of work-related procedures and practices as long as the end results meet acceptable requirements.
• To address more complex, day-to-day situations, some discretion is required, as well as the capacity to propose alternative solutions outside of specified constraints. Has the capacity to prioritise based on business demands. Utilises technical expertise and analytical thinking. To make choices, the team consults a variety of internal and restricted external sources outside of its own.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires extensive knowledge in procurement, sourcing, and commodity management.
• Proven negotiation experience.
• Experienced with data and documentation, with a keen eye for detail
• Has knowledge of best practices and how one’s own area combines with others, as well as an understanding of market rivalry and the variables that influence it.
• There may be travel involved.

Desired Characteristics

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and carry out programmes.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers. This role allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Total Reward.

At GE Aviation, we recognise the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;

• Non-contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance
• Income protection for the entire group
• Private medical coverage.
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with the flexibility to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

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Additional Information

No relocation assistance provided.