At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isnt just a job. Its their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Within the Avio Aero’s Supply Chain team, the Casting buyer will:
Manage the sourcing process, from evaluation of requestor’s requirements to PO placement for a specific set of Goods
Manage vendor tooling, including spending authorizations, refurbishment and replacement needs, monitoring plans for the construction of new tooling, and the status of existing tooling for a specific set of Goods
Understand the Castings Commodity needs based on Commodity Strategy in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing team and Casting Technical Expert
Support the strategy definition and execution for the specific set of goods within the Casting Commodity, including de-risking activities.
Manage Supplier with the aim to strength relationship with strategic suppliers and create action plan for critical suppliers, in collaboration with strategic team
Perform spent analysis for the given set of goods within Castings commodity and with reference to the Budget and Long Range Forecast goals (including deflation, costout, days to pay)
Apply cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations
Negotiate PO, following applicable company and government regulations
Negotiate development and purchase long term contracts, following applicable delegation of authority, company and government regulations, maintaining accurate records of the agreements, and related documentation
Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
Work in collaboration with Supplier Quality Teams and Procurement team to meet established goal of OTD, delinquency and vendor recovery, applying LEAN method to problem solving
In doing so, it will be mandatory for you to maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with supply base and internal customers.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
Fluent in Italian and English
Experience in previous sourcing or supply chain role
Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with sound judgment and a diplomatic attitude
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to handle several activities simultaneously, manage multiple priorities and resolve appropriately
Professional working knowledge of SAP MRP software system
Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)
Highly motivated team member
Proactivity, Customer orientation, initiative, autonomy
Availability to travel (around 20)
Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required
Desired characteristics
Knowledge of current market conditions and sources of supply
Knowledge of castings processes and tooling management
Negotiation skills
Positive working attitude and proven understanding of how to be an effective service provider within an organization
Effective problem identification and solution skill
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
Life and injury insurance:
Medical cove
Employee assistant program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and languages training for you and one member of your family
Technical, Leadership and development trainings
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself AvioAero!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
