Job Description Summary Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process. Job Description The Sourcing Transformation Leader is responsible for stabilising, modernising and transforming our Dowty supply chain and procurement function. This role will report directly into the Global Operations Executive Leader and will be responsible for repairing structural weaknesses in sourcing, strengthen operational reliability and build strategic advantage through development of new suppliers and partnerships. Delivering cost reduction, supplier management, and digital adoption (AI/automation) to ensure business success and growth. This is a high-impact blend of strategic leadership combined with direct operational intervention in a complex, risk-sensitive aerospace environment – where quality and compliance are paramount. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute an end-to-end supply chain reset for the full life cycle of Dowty products, focused on mission-critical parts. Ensuring a robust and competitive supplier base is in place to support both existing Original Equipment and Services products, as well as the next generation of sustainable flight Establish a robust Supplier Relationship Management process, including scorecards, performance review cadences, joint risk mitigations etc. Assess supplier capabilities, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing development plans Build a high-performance, lean culture grounded in respect, lean principles, and structured problem solving, driving productivity, standard work, and continuous improvement across the team and supplier base. Develop talent pipelines for critical roles and manage single points of failure through succession planning and other talent strategies Ensure strong adherence to safety, quality, and compliance for this safety-critical product used in civil and military applications Demonstrate commercial expertise in negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers. Qualifications: Experienced sourcing professional with relevant education and significant experience in purchasing (commercial and military contracts), order fulfillment, and commercial negotiations Proven transformational leadership, with strong communication and problem-solving skills Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes and demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrix organization. Experience in lean and continuous improvement. Preferred Skills: Strong coaching expertise and success in collaborating across the business functions, other GE businesses, and the global teams Strong business acumen and customer mindset. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, 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 isn't just a job. It's 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.

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