Job Description

The SPE (Supplier Performance Engineer) develops and maintains relationships with suppliers to ensure they are executing our purchase orders in accordance with GE Grid Solutions requirements. Participate in the company initiative to expand the supply base globally.
Collaborate with all stakeholders (internal & external) for sustained annual performance targets across Quality, Delivery, and Cost with nominated critical poor performing Suppliers.
The position requires a significant amount of travel, mainly within Europe

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive supplier selection, defined by the Strategic Sourcing Plan, through robust qualification processes.
• Support, Collect, Evaluate and Perform audit requests from the Product lines.
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes supplier questions to determine factors affecting performance (Quality, Delivery and Cost).
• Perform Periodic & Surveillance supplier audits and coordinate supplier self-assessments as required.
• Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives and supplier capacities & capabilities.
• Identify competency gaps within the supply chain process by analysis of Key Performance Indicators and intelligence gathering to develop, introduce, and lead Supplier Improvement Plans
• Works with Product Lines and Global Commodity Leaders to address critical issues related to customer needs and supplier performance.
• Identify potential new suppliers and prepare develop plan.
• Develop and maintain communications with all levels of staff and suppliers by communicating openly and honestly, treating all people with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts.

Required Qualifications

• Expected: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Previous quality engineering and/or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment to include raw material, stamping, fabrications and assembly of detail components.

Desired Characteristics

• Auditing/ISO 9001 standard
• Strong Analytical and problem - solving skills, Lean Six Sigma knowledge
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Bilingual preferred
• Low cost country supply chain experience
• Ability to read, analyze technical procedures, drawings, governmental regulations and quality management rules.
• Must communicate clearly with suppliers in written and verbal means
• Other Skills: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently
• Customer and supplier relation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Programs and Windows Operating Systems
• Strong knowledge in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position