About this role
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!The Supplier Account Manager ensures hardware order coverage for future demand and leads supplier engagement regarding existing orders for owned suppliers within a commodity. Responsibilities include managing long-term agreement (LTA) execution action plans within the Commodity, leading non-LTA negotiations and deal reviews, and daily triage of supplier issues on current orders. The role also involves cross-functional partnership with the Procurement Operations Center, the supplier team for your respective accounts, and other roles within the commodity and the organization to enable timely execution of strategic and process focused procurement activities.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring for parts procured outside of a long-term agreement.
Accountable for strategic decision-making related to supplier order health for assigned supplier accounts
Partners with supplier team and procurement operations to ensure compliance requirements are met for owned sourcing and procurement activities.
Triages incoming supplier questions, issues, and requests for assigned supplier accounts
Leads projects related to part procurement, or technical changes on parts requiring supplier engagement and support.
Actively maintains market awareness and an in depth understanding of key business drivers to inform supplier selection
Participates in ideation of contractual solutions to promote contract performance / total cost of ownership
Utilizes technical knowledge, collaboration and judgement to solve problems
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience to provide coaching and training
Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
10% of travel required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles)
Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sourcing/ Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales, Supply Chain or Contract Management roles
Desired Characteristics
Acts with humility, seeks perspective of others, and creates an inclusive culture
Delivers with focus on key business objectives, working across large matrixed organizations
Leads with transparency to reach the best mutual outcomes for GE and GE partners
Experience negotiating contracts with external suppliers
Demonstrated ability in leveraging creative commercial solutions
Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationship
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
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.
The base pay range for this position is 86,000.00 - 114,000.00. 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. This posting is expected to close on January 30th, 2026.
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. 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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What you'll do
- The Supplier Account Manager is responsible for managing supplier engagement and ensuring hardware order coverage for future demand. This includes leading negotiations, triaging supplier issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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