Buyer/Contract Admin 6

Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, AviationFunction: SourcingResponsibilities: * Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business.
Perform some or all of the required functions from initiation of an intent to purchase to satisfactory delivery of material or service.
Initiates necessary actions to assure best value is received, customer delivery requirements are met, and address any manufacturing problems at supplier facility.
Achieve lowest possible cost for material, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs.
Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations
Implement purchase contracts with sound purchasing practices and assure compliant acquisition of material or service that meet applicable company and government regulations.
Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, stimulate competition and perform continual market analysis in monitoring supplier progress.
As directed, consolidate procurement activities for assigned commodities, including development to Supplier Database sources.
Maintain "timely" control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other required documents to assure orderly administration and retention of records.
Coordinate training of suppliers to accomplish business initiatives and develop competitive manufacturing facilities.
Travel to suppliers as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: * Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a sourcing field).Desired: * Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Knowledge of the sourcing field.
Proficiency in basic computer applications including Microsoft Office products and moderate technical knowledge.
Strong knowledge of Oracle.
Degree in IT.
Strong system knowledge.General: GE Overview:
Why join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 6 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team.GE Infrastructure is one of the world's leading providers of fundamental technologies to developing countries, including aircraft engines, transportation, energy, oil and gas, and water process technologies.
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