Supplier Account Leader

Job Listing ID:

4472335

Job Title:

Supplier Account Leader Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/14/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Job Description Summary The Supplier Account Leader is a senior commercial procurement leader who owns the end-to-end relationship, commercial strategy, and performance for one or more strategic supplier accounts across multiple GE Aerospace Procurement & Supplier Management commodities. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Has major influence on a segment, program portfolio, or family within the function, with ownership/influence over operational and commercial outcomes. Interprets internal and external challenges; shapes multi-year supplier strategies; links account plans to business priorities and industry trends. Designs and leads or supports complex, multi-variable negotiations; manages escalations; influences both internal stakeholders and external supplier executives. Connects Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Programs to deliver safety, quality, delivery, and cost through strategic suppliers. Communicates complex or sensitive topics; builds consensus; negotiates internally to shift perspectives; comfortable with C-suite discussion internally and externally Key Responsibilities Own multi-year account plans for strategic suppliers, covering all elements of safety, quality, delivery, and cost, cash Work with commodity leaders to ensure supplier strategies directly support customer commitments, new product introductions, and program milestones. Create, capture and deploy standard work for the role. Anticipate future needs (capacity increases, technology shifts, regulatory demands) and build them into commercial roadmaps. Influence preferred commercial constructs (LTAs, indexation models, volume commitments, risk-sharing) and ensure consistency across similar accounts. Maintain in-depth knowledge of supplier cost structures, financial health, investment plans, and capacity outlook. Understand how supplier technology roadmaps intersect with GE Aerospace's product and services strategy. Lead and support cross-functional teams to address chronic supplier performance issues or commercial disputes, driving structured problem solving and sustainable corrective actions. Sponsor, support, or directly lead complex, high-stakes negotiations with strategic suppliers, ensuring clear objectives, walk-aways, and escalation paths. Serve as a supporting interface with supplier leadership, especially for strategic reviews, escalations, and long-range planning. Oversee supplier business reviews that manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and improvement actions. Communicate complex commercial messages and trade-offs to senior leaders and stakeholders, often requiring consensus-building around difficult choices. Demonstrate Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven behaviors in all interactions, including with suppliers and internal teams. Embed

FLIGHT DECK

principles into account governance, problem solving, and daily management (e.g., standard work, visual management, genba with key suppliers). Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related Engineering disciplines with a minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and/or commercial roles Desired Characteristics Master's degree (e.g., MBA or similar). Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent). Experience in regulated aerospace / industrial environments with safety, quality, delivery, and cost tightly linked. Exposure to global s...

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