UK Indirect Sourcing Leader

Role Overview

• Lead the UK indirect sourcing strategy across multiple sites to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance
• Manage a team of sourcing professionals, standardize processes, and build strategic supplier partnerships to support operational readiness and growth
• Develop and execute a UK indirect sourcing strategy aligned to business goals
• Own annual pipeline and savings plan with clear targets for cost, quality, delivery, and cash
• Harmonize category strategies across multiple UK sites and leverage scale
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team with clear objectives and standard work
• Build capability in category management, negotiation, supplier management, and data analytics
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs, eAuctions), negotiations, and contract execution
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and drive supplier performance management (SLAs, KPIs)
• Standardize and improve P2P processes, cycle times, and compliance across sites
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and realized savings validation
• Ensure compliance with company policy, ethics, EHS, and applicable UK/EU regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK site leaders on indirect categories
• Translate site needs into category strategies; balance standardization with local requirements
• Communicate progress via monthly ops reviews and dashboards
• Proactively manage supply risk, continuity, and quality for critical services
• Drive sustainability goals (e.g., emissions, waste, responsible sourcing) in supplier selection and performance

Requirements

• Experience in the Sourcing & Sourcing Management
• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in aerospace, industrials, or regulated environments
• Lean/continuous improvement experience; track record standardizing processes across sites
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and supplier diversity programs
• This role requires travel to different GE Aerospace sites in the UK on a monthly basis.

Benefits

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Car Allowance or Company Car option
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell