Purchasing Lean Leader

Description:
? The Purchasing Lean Leader will provide support and coach within the Supply chain focused on suppliers in the development and sustainment of a Materials Management Strategy (roadmap) aligned with the business targets.
? You will partner with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time and inventory reductions supporting customer delivery.
? As the Purchasing Lean Leader you will: Develop and execute the lean roadmap for the materials organization, ensuring alignment and synergy between internal materials planning and external suppliers.
? Collaborate with suppliers and buyers to integrate them into the Pull/replenishment systems, fostering seamless supply chain operations and alignment with internal processes.
? Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between the internal factory and external suppliers to ensure consistent application of lean principles.
? Own supplier priorities for parts on pull and schedule attainment aligned with business targets.
? Responsible for continuous improvement plans for materials lean systems including VSMs.
? Coach teams from front line to executives on lean materials systems.
? Plan and deliver projects & initiatives aligned to the roadmap.
? Accountable for daily management and problem solving to keep team on target.

Requirements: ? Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing) ? Minimum of 5 additional years in Lean and/or Materials ? Proven ability to collaborate with external partners and integrate them into existing systems to enhance overall supply chain efficiency. ? Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers. ? Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization. ? Lean Materials experience including but not limited to: standard work, material presentation, supermarkets, flow, pull, waterspider routes, heijunka, and kanban. ? Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing and inventory management. ? Demonstrated commitment for process improvement. ? Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification.

Benefits:
? Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
? access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource;
? access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
? Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
? Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.