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Job Description Summary
At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn’t just a job – it’s their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.
Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Focused on execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations.
Essential Responsibilities

Manage the sourcing process, from evaluation of requestor’s requirements to PO placement for a specific set of Goods
Manage vendor tooling, including spending authorizations, refurbishment and replacement needs, monitoring plans for the construction of new tooling, and the status of existing tooling for a specific set of Goods
Understand the Castings Commodity needs based on Commodity Strategy in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing team and Casting Technical Expert
Support the strategy definition and execution for the specific set of goods within the Casting Commodity, including de‑risking activities.
Support Supplier management with the aim to strengthen relationship with strategic suppliers and create action plan for critical suppliers, in collaboration with strategic team
Perform spent analysis for the given set of goods within Castings commodity and with reference to the Budget and Long Range Forecast goals (including deflation, cost out, days to pay)
Apply cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations
Negotiate PO, following applicable company and government regulations
Support Negotiation of development and purchase long‑term contracts, following applicable delegation of authority, company and government regulations, maintaining accurate records of the agreements, and related documentation.
Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
Work in collaboration with Supplier Quality Teams and Procurement team to meet established goal of OTD, delinquency and vendor recovery, applying LEAN method to problem solving

In doing so, it will be mandatory for you to maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with supply base and internal customers.
Qualifications / Requirements

Fluent in Italian and English
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgment and a diplomatic attitude
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Knowledge of SAP MRP software system
Proficient in MS Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)
Highly motivated team member
Proactivity, Customer orientation, initiative, autonomy
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Availability to job travel (20%)

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of current market conditions and sources of supply
Knowledge of castings processes and tooling management
Previous experience in sourcing organization
Negotiation skills
Positive working attitude and proven understanding of how to be an effective service provider within an organization
Ability to handle several activities simultaneously, manage multiple priorities and resolve appropriately

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.
Total Rewards

Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
Life and injury insurance
Medical coverage
Employee assistant program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and language training for you and one member of your family
Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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