Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Job Title

Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist (Lead Sourcing Specialist 1 - Buying/Procurement)

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technology with a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) , partnering with suppliers and internal teams to enable reliable delivery and strong customer outcomes.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role is based in Evendale, Ohio within the Purchasing / Buying-Procurement organization. The position supports day-to-day procurement execution for a defined set of goods, partnering closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders (planning, engineering, quality, operations, and finance) to ensure purchase orders are placed, executed, and maintained accurately in enterprise systems.

Role Overview

The Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist manages the end-to-end buying process for an assigned portfolio of goods. This includes applying sourcing policies, acting as the interface between suppliers and internal teams on specifications and budgets, and driving purchase order execution through to delivery. The role requires strong supplier relationship management, effective issue resolution, and disciplined ERP/transactional accuracy.

This position operates with some autonomy under established functional practices and policies, using judgment to address more complex day-to-day issues and to propose solutions when challenges fall outside standard parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Execution : Place purchase orders (POs), confirm supplier acceptance, and manage PO execution through delivery.

• PO Follow-Up & Schedule Management : Track order status, manage problems and schedule changes, and drive timely resolution to protect delivery commitments.

• Supplier Relationship Management : Build and maintain effective supplier working relationships to support execution, responsiveness, and performance.

• ERP / System Accuracy : Update ERP records and relevant systems to ensure accurate order status, commitments, and transactional integrity.

• Policy & Process Application : Apply sourcing policies and procurement best practices while supporting alignment to specifications, budgets, and business requirements.

• Issue Resolution & Decision Support : Use analytical thinking and technical experience to prioritize information, evaluate options, and propose solutions for more complicated day-to-day issues.

• Cross-Functional Coordination : Interface with internal stakeholders to align on requirements, resolve constraints, and maintain clear communication on changes and risks.

• Coaching & Team Support : Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; explain information clearly, support consensus-building, and may lead small projects with low risk and modest resource needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in procurement)+ 3 years experience

Additional requirement:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics :

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

• Established project management skills

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.