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GE Appliances, a Haier company Commodity Buyer in Bangalore, India
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .
Interested in joining us on our journey?
Manages the total cost, relationship, and commodity and supplier strategies for all Information and Digital Technology (“IDT”) needs. Guides the Digital Technology (“DT”) function through vendor sourcing, contracting, and manages on-going monitoring process to ensure compliance with GE Appliances and external regulatory requirements. Serves as a subject matter expert in the commodity, including the technology, materials, negotiation, market, and competition. Executes on low to moderately complex business initiatives, supports other Buyers, and drives the execution of the commodity strategy for products and programs. The role partners closely with Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure supplier performance aligned to enterprise objectives
Position
Commodity Buyer
Location
IND, Bangalore, KAHyderabad (SAL) IN
How You'll Create Possibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management
Lead end toend sourcing activities for DT categories, including supplier evaluation,competitive bids, negotiations, andcontractawards.
Executecategoryandsupplierstrategiesalignedto business, financial,andtechnologyroadmaps.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, Service Level Agreement (SLA), and contractualprotectionsto optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
Identify and deliver measurable cost savingsand value creationopportunitiesthroughstrategic sourcing initiatives.
Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements,andexternalregulatorystandards.
Vendor Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Own vendor performancemanagement,includingKeyPerformanceIndicators(KPI), SLAs, Scorecards, Quarterly BusinessReviews (QBR) andcorrectiveaction plans.
LeadStrategicBusiness Reviews and QBR’s with key suppliers.
Partner with DT leadership,Finance, and businessteamson demand planning,budgeting,andforecastalignment.
Facilitateregularcategoryand functional reviews with DT leadershipand stakeholders.
Contract, Risk & Compliance Management
Own contract lifecycle management, including draftingSOW,RFP, RFQ, SOW, Maintenance renewals, amendments.
Reviewand evaluate contracts and SLA toidentifyimprovementopportunitiesandmanage commercial and operational risk.
Act onperformance , expiration reportsand compliance data todrivecontinuousimprovement , renewals andsupplieraccountability.
Other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
Activeparticipationinweeklyandbiweeklyoperationalandgovernancemeetings.
Support site and engagement initiativesasrequired.
Contributeto continuous improvement ofsourcing tools, processes, and analytics.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Position Requirement
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’sdegreeor equivalentexperience.
Minimum 3 yearsof relevantexperiencein IT sourcing, strategicprocurement,vendormanagement, or relatedroles.
Provenexperiencenegotiatingcontractsandmanagingsuppliersinanenterpriseenvironment.
Strongproject managementskillswith a demonstratedability to deliverimpactfulresults.
Excellentverbal, written,andinterpersonalcommunicationskills.
Ability to influencestakeholdersatmultiplelevelsanddrivechangecrossfunctionally.
Stronganalytical,problemsolving, andcollaborationskills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’sdegreein IT orbusiness or related technicalfield
Twoyearsof functionalSourcingexperience preferred,withpurchasingexperiencespecificallyin IT &\or HomeAppliancesbusiness.
Workingknowledgeof SourcingSystemsandprocesses
UnderstandingofLegalterminologyandriskmitigation
Familiarwith ITIL , AI Tools
FamiliaritywithSOC/PCI experience
Working Conditions:
The position is based in India, with the expectation the working hours will partially overlap the US Eastern Time Zone
Up to 10%travelrequiredfordomesticand/orinternationaltravel to affiliatesitesandsuppliers.
Our Culture
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
GE Appliances 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.
GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
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