Senior Sourcing Manager – Global Facilities & Utilities

About the role

This role is a global opportunity and is open to all qualified applicants. Develop global sourcing and procurement strategies across the Facilities and Utilities Categories which represent approximately $254M in spend at GE Healthcare. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal contractual terms while ensuring internal stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage industry knowledge and market trends to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices. Build relationships with critical business stakeholders to ensure current and future business requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with properties, EHS, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and business teams.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members or direct reports.
• Support global and regional sourcing initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Sourcing & Sourcing Management, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience – 8 years).
• Proven expertise in negotiation, with a strong track record of successfully negotiating contracts, SOW’s pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes for the organization.
• Demonstrated ability in navigating matrixed organizations, leveraging spend analytics to develop compelling business cases, presenting to senior leaders, and influencing change.
• Expertise in developing complex RFx’s, should cost models, scorecards and award criteria.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Exceptional flexibility and adaptability, consistently demonstrating a proactive approach and a strong sense of urgency.
• Capable of responding swiftly and effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, always with the highest degree of integrity.
• Strong technical knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.
• Fully fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with at least 8 years of experience in Indirect Sourcing).
• Experience working in diverse cultural environments and understanding cross-cultural dynamics.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams, fostering strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound strategic, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Capability to assess and mitigate risks in the global supply chain.
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

• Expertise in Facilities, Utilities, Construction, Building Trades, Cafeteria, Building Trades, EHS, Architecture, Waste Management, Document Storage, etc.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams, fostering strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound strategic, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Capability to assess and mitigate risks in the global supply chain.
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Pay

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.