Indirect Sourcing / Lead Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for engine and mechanical transmissions applied to both civil and military aviation (i.e., accessory drivetrains, engine thermal management, turboprop & helicopter reduction gearboxes, etc.).

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensure ng internal customer satisfaction. Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; be aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. A job at this level is likely to be performed with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels
• Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers; negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement; manage claims
• Commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
• Drive initiatives for deflation/inflation mitigation, aimed at helping and offsetting pressure on costs
• Purchasing activities
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
• The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.)
• Use some judgment and can propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems
• Prioritize information for data analysis, use technical experience and analytical thinking
• Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience)
• This role requires strong experience in the Sourcing & Commodity Management
• English fluent knowledge
• Czech knowledge would be considered a plus
• Work Visa in accordance with local regulation is required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

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.

Our bonuses above the salary include:

• Two weeks of paid time off above local law minimum (6 weeks of paid time off in total)
• Fresh vegetable and fruit in the workplace twice a week
• Contribution to Multisport card – so you can do sports every day almost anywhere in the Czech Republic
• Health Days - massages, medical specialists, trainings, yoga mornings, vitamin packages and other
• Private gym in the building (just for us)
• Annual Bonus up to 15% of your yearly salary
• Monthly contribution 6% from your base salary into your Cafeteria or Pension/Life Insurance
• Meal vouchers (100 CZK/per day) fully covered by employer

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No