Supplier Partnership & Development | Sr. Supplier Development Manager

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Supplier Development Manager at GE Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global supply chain. By identifying, assessing, and onboarding high-performing suppliers, you will drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace’s strategic goals. In this impactful role, you will have an opportunity to not only onboard new suppliers but also help strengthen the GE Aerospace Supplier Development and Onboarding Business System. Join us to lead transformative initiatives, collaborate across teams, and make a lasting impact on the aerospace industry.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end candidate supplier development and onboarding process for assigned commodities or part families, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace’s strategic goals and requirements. This role will shape the future supply chain footprint while driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Identify and assess potential suppliers by conducting in-depth evaluations of their industrial maturity and technical capabilities. Collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute strategic action plans that address identified gaps, preparing them for successful qualification and seamless integration into GE Aerospace’s supply chain.
• Influence and drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of supplier development, qualification, and onboarding activities. Deliver results that meet schedule commitments and align with business objectives.
• Support the enhancement and deployment of the Supplier Development and Onboarding gated management process by continuously refining and scaling the approach through industry best practices, lessons learned, and gap analyses, while applying FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and disciplined problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Commodities and key stakeholders to lead end-to-end action plans for urgent supplier onboarding needs, ensuring timely onboarding to support business priorities and customer commitments.
• Travel requirements exceed 50% (domestic and international travel required)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain / supplier development roles)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or related supply chain / supplier development roles

Desired Characteristics

• 5+ years of QMS experience, with demonstrated knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949 requirements and application in an operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with and managing suppliers in a global/international supply chain environment
• At least 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing roles, demonstrating a strong track record of success in driving results and managing complex projects.
• Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, casting, complex machining, composites manufacturing, and forging, with the ability to evaluate and optimize technical processes to ensure supplier readiness.
• Expertise in disciplines such as aerospace quality systems, lean manufacturing, materials planning, and manufacturing operations, with a proven ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies to drive supplier performance.
• Proven ability to develop and onboard new candidate suppliers, particularly in the aerospace industry, ensuring successful qualifications and integration into a complex supply chain.
• Experience conducting deep assessments of supplier capabilities, industrial maturity, and business health, identifying gaps, and collaboratively solving problems to prepare suppliers for qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, influence key stakeholders, and build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal teams to drive accountability and deliver results.
• Proven expertise in project management, data analysis, and developing dashboards, scorecards, and reports to communicate supplier onboarding status and performance to stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the aerospace global supply chain, including its complexities, interdependencies, and challenges, with the ability to navigate and optimize supplier relationships across diverse regions.
• Deep understanding of Lean principles with a sustained track record of embedding continuous improvement behaviors, including respect for people, customer-driven prioritization, and disciplined execution with unyielding integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, fostering alignment and driving results.
• Ability to operate independently with a high level of personal accountability, consistently delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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 prog rams (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.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No