Executive Commodity Leader - Controls & Accessories

About the role

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. The Executive Commodity Leader – Controls & Accessories shapes and executes commodity strategy, drives supplier performance, and ensures operational readiness across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role requires translating complex business and technical inputs into a clear long-term strategy, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and driving transformational results through disciplined execution, lean leadership, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a long-term commodity strategy aligned to business priorities, customer value, and product lifecycle needs
• Execute supplier relationship management strategies to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and drive stable operations
• Deliver against annual productivity targets to reduce costs while ensuring no disruption to service levels
• Ensure supply base compliance with regulatory requirements
• Build, develop, and coach a high-performing organization
• Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance
• Influence and collaborate with internal business leaders, suppliers, customers, and other key decision-makers
• Serve as a practitioner and coach of FLIGHT DECK, applying daily and visual management, problem-solving, standard work, Kaizen, and action planning to drive continuous improvement
• Drive organization and supplier performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain Forecasting/Planning, Supply Chain Operations, or Commercial/Sales
• Willingness and ability to travel 30% based on business needs

Desired Characteristics

• Role model for GE Aerospace Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven
• Skilled at simplifying complex ideas and communicating with clarity across technical and executive audiences
• Change agent who challenges conventional thinking and inspires teams to adopt new ideas with a growth mindset
• Coach and talent builder who invests in developing others
• Strong problem solver with sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated leadership experience in commodity management, sourcing, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing leadership roles
• Strong strategic thinking capability
• Proven ability to lead in challenging environments with resilience
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of continuous improvement principles

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach access; and the Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions) and access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness