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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
to
end
sourcing activities
for
DT
categories,
including supplier
evaluation,
competitive
bids, negotiations,
and
contract
awards.
Execute
category
and
supplier
strategies
aligned
to
business,
financial,
and
technology
roadmaps.
Negotiate
commercial terms,
pricing
models,
Service
Level
Agreement
(SLA), and
contractual
protections
to
optimize total cost
of
ownership and mitigate risk.
Identify
and deliver measurable cost
savings
and
value
creation
opportunities
through
strategic
sourcing
initiatives.
Ensure
sourcing
activities
comply with
company
policies, legal
requirements,
and
external
regulatory
standards.
Vendor
Governance & Stakeholder
Engagement
Own vendor
performance
management,
including
Key
Performance
Indicators
(KPI),
SLAs,
Scorecards,
Quarterly
Business
Reviews
(QBR)
and




corrective
action
plans.
Lead
Strategic
Business
Reviews and QBR's
with
key suppliers.
Partner
with DT
leadership,
Finance,
and
business
teams
on
demand
planning,
budgeting,
and
forecast
alignment.
Facilitate
regular
category
and
functional
reviews
with DT
leadership
and
stakeholders.
Contract,
Risk &
Compliance
Management
Own
contract
lifecycle
management,
including
drafting
SOW,
RFP,
RFQ,
SOW,
Maintenance
renewals,
amendments.
Review
and
evaluate contracts
and
SLA
to
identify
improvement
opportunities
and
manage
commercial and
operational
risk.
Act
on
performance
, expiration
reports
and
compliance data
to
drive
continuous
improvement
, renewals
and
supplier
accountability.
Other
related
duties
as
assigned,
including
but
not
limited
to:
Active
participation
in
weekly
and
biweekly
operational
and
governance
meetings.
Support
site and engagement
initiatives
as
required.
Contribute
to
continuous improvement
of
sourcing
tools, processes,
and
analytics.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Position
Requirement
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree
or equivalent
experience.
Minimum
3
years
of relevant
experience
in
IT
sourcing, strategic
procurement,
vendor
management, or related
roles.
Proven
experience
negotiating
contracts
and
managing
suppliers
in
an
enterprise
environment.
Strong
project
management
skills
with
a
demonstrated
ability
to
deliver
impactful
results.
Excellent
verbal, written,
and
interpersonal
communication
skills.
Ability
to
influence
stakeholders
at
multiple
levels
and
drive
change
cross
functionally.
Strong
analytical,
problem
solving, and
collaboration
skills.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree
in
IT
or
business or related
technical
field
Two
years
of functional
Sourcing
experience
preferred,
with
purchasing
experience
specifically
in
IT
&or Home
Appliances
business.
Working
knowledge




of Sourcing
Systems
and
processes
Understanding
of
Legal
terminology
and
risk
mitigation
Familiar
with
ITIL ,
AI
Tools
Familiarity
with
SOC/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%
travel
for
domestic
and/or
international
travel
to
affiliate
sites
and
suppliers.
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 Chance 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.
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📌 Commodity Buyer (Bengaluru)
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