Procurement Contract Specialist

Job Description - Job Title: Sourcing Specialist II Location: Findlay Township, PA (Hybrid). Duration: 12+Months (with high possibility of extension). Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm, 3 days on-site per week. Buyer will work with US GOV military programs to buy material for products that are for military applications. Buyer receives drawing and sensitive information regarding US Military applications, so confidentiality is required and positions are restricted to US citizens or permanent residents. The Sourcing and procurement specialist is responsible to appraise and improve our purchasing activities by analysing spend and supplier base, drive days to pay, price negotiations, purchase order placement, new supplier's qualification, and on-time delivery improvement. The professional will manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance to all GE Power Conversion Storage policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. The position requires understanding of concepts, methods, and procedures to enable sourcing and procurement execution. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing/procurement/contract management function preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of indirect procurement preferred Experience with IntelAgree or other CLM preferred Project management experience in a corporate and/or professional services environment preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to interface with internal stakeholders and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Solid multi-phase project management skills Essential Responsibilities Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence. Conduct RFQ's, negotiate pricing and contractual terms. Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure to-pay cycle. Maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs. Follow-up PO acknowledgement, delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change. Ensure all invoices are received promptly to support accurate processing and cash-flow management. Facilitate the resolution of AP, logistics and customs issues related to purchase orders. Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery, savings against budget, year-over-year deflation, payment terms, cost of failure and liquidated damage claims related to suppliers' delays. Develop reports, analyse spend and apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements. Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required. Develop a strong relationship with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other internal and external stakeholders. Lead and maintain meetings, reviews and communicate about project status. Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements, define, develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to further enhance business performance and outcomes. Required Qualifications Flexibility to travel up to 10%, supporting both domestic and international business needs Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas. Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus MBA / master's degree in relevant field Experience in purchase order execution Ability to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when needed Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process Desired Characteristics Following up and expediting procurement process from purchase to delivery Solid M/S office skills including excel formulas, v-look up and pivot table knowledge. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and report preparation skills. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Ability to execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to assess supplier technical capability, supplier capacity, and develop new suppliers. Data analysis skills Knowledge of SAP. Technical Skills Contract Management Negotiation Procurement Sourcing J-18808-Ljbffr