Strategic Sourcing Specialist- CT at GE Healthcare

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering, Sourcing, Operations or Supply Chain
Excellent business/financial acumen, ability to act as business partner through horizontal teams with the ability to influence and drive change in a collaborative and effective way
Ability to drive long strategic partnerships with suppliers and demonstrated experience in optimizing supplier base performance - Quality, Fulfillment, Cost, Cash and Contract
Willingness to consistently work flexible hours to accommodate needs of global customers and colleagues
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market and execute programs
Established project management skills
Support supplier quality, ensuring supplier compliance with FDA, EHS, transportation and other regulatory and reputation

Responsibilities

Select strategic suppliers for any NPI (New Product Introduction) supplier transfers, ensuring readiness to deliver targeted business requirements (quality, fulfillment, cost, and cash) per program milestones, in collaboration with supplier management, supply chain, and engineering teams
Proactively de-risk supplier base, from identifying the risk to executing the mitigation plan, in partnership with the MICT business team
Drive product cost down by 10% year over year ($2M approximate annual cost out) through supplier negotiation and design change ideas, partnering with engineering and manufacturing with a total cost mindset and support logistic cost out initiative
Develop, implement and lead the sourcing strategy and operating plan for selected suppliers in our MICT business (managing $10M spend, 40-50 suppliers worldwide across two design centers (Bangalore) and three manufacturing sites with active support from extended sourcing and SME teams)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurementNPISupplier NegotiationRisk ManagementCost ReductionFDA ComplianceEHSBusiness Acumen

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the Strategic Sourcing Specialist role?

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is required, along with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, or Supply Chain.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need excellent business/financial acumen, ability to influence and drive change collaboratively, experience in optimizing supplier performance across Quality, Fulfillment, Cost, Cash, and Contract, and strong project management skills.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does GE Healthcare's company culture emphasize?

GE Healthcare emphasizes inclusion and diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer, expects employees to act with humility, build trust, lead with transparency, deliver with focus, drive ownership, and always maintain unyielding integrity.

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1892Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.

Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.

Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.

The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.

GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.

Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.

Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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