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 p…

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