Indirect Sourcing / Lead Sourcing Specialist

About the role

Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, designs, produces and maintains components and systems for engine and mechanical transmission applications in civil and military aviation. It is looking for an Indirect Sourcing / Lead Sourcing Specialist in Prague to negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies, achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction, and act with some autonomy within well-defined policies.

Key responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy, including management and optimization of supplier panels
• Lead negotiations, allocate needs to specific suppliers, negotiate terms and conditions, and pass information to Procurement; manage claims
• Handle commercial sourcing management such as data analysis and negotiation support
• Drive initiatives for cost deflation and inflation mitigation
• Carry out purchasing activities
• Support colleagues with less experience, help build consensus, and lead small, low-risk projects
• Convey performance expectations, handle sensitive issues, and modify procedures as long as quality, volume and timeliness are met

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with relevant experience
• Strong experience in Sourcing and Commodity Management
• English fluency; Czech is a plus
• Valid work visa in accordance with local regulations

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Project management skills
• Data analysis and analytical thinking

What we offer

• Smart working and work-life balance, with remote work promoted when possible
• Bonuses above salary: two extra weeks of paid leave (6 weeks total), fresh vegetables and fruit twice a week, and a Multisport card contribution
• Health Days, a private gym, and an annual bonus of up to 15% of yearly salary
• 6% monthly contribution to cafeteria or pension/life insurance and meal vouchers of 100 CZK per day
• No relocation assistance provided