Buying / Procurement Specialist (Englewood Cliffs)

Buying / Procurement Specialist

We offer you the opportunity to help us to further shape a dynamic, fast-paced Sourcing team. As Buying / Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process of the Avio Aero US suppliers base according to sourcing policy with the aim of minimizing the risks on the supply chain and optimizing the economic and financial performances resulting from the purchasing activity. The role includes to achieve short- and long-term objectives and resolve short term issues, working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Legal and Compliance division) to develop the cost, product and supply chain performance to the highest standards.

Role and Responsibilities

Under supervision of and as direct report to the General Manager of Avio Inc., the Buyer will :

• Manage the sourcing process, from evaluation of requestor's requirements to PO placement
• Be responsible for best efficiency for procured goods and services, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs
• Evaluate current requirements, determine potential sources, prepare tenders
• Solicit and evaluate proposals
• Apply cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations
• Negotiate PO and / or purchase contracts, following applicable company and government regulations
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
• Coordinate procurement of assigned Suppliers to meet customer's requirements
• Manage role's activities in a coordinate manner with the parent company Avio Aero in Italy
• 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, going to visit the managed suppliers.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

The base pay range for this position is 71,600.00 - 89,400.00 - USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary / commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 15, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.