Job Description Summary

As a Global Sourcing Leader, you will be part of a team responsible for $205M global semiconductor spend for both tier 1 and tier 2 supply base in addition to supporting our Strategic Business Units within the electronic component category.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for active components (semiconductors, ICs, FPGAs, power devices, memory).
• Optimize supplier base, drive dual/multi-sourcing, and manage supplier segmentation.
• Align supplier roadmaps with technology evolution, NPI, and lifecycle requirements.

Commercial Leadership & Negotiations

• Lead strategic negotiations with key suppliers (pricing, contracts, capacity, terms).
• Execute RFQ/RFP processes and allocate business based on cost, capability, and risk.
• Drive cost productivity, payment terms improvements, and contract coverage.

Supply Continuity & Risk Management

• Ensure continuity of supply through proactive risk assessment (capacity, allocation, geopolitical risks).
• Develop mitigation strategies including alternate sourcing, buffering, and supplier diversification.
• Manage supplier escalations, claims, and recovery actions.

Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management

• Lead PCN/EOL management, last-time-buy strategies, and lifecycle risk mitigation.
• Partner with Component Engineering to reduce legacy dependency and improve product longevity.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Drive VA/VE, redesign initiatives, and should-cost modeling.
• Enable alternate component qualification and platforming opportunities for cost reduction.
• Deliver measurable cost savings through cross-functional execution.

Market Intelligence & Analytics

• Provide insights on pricing trends, lead times, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Use data analytics to support sourcing decisions and cost forecasting Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, SBUs, Quality, EMS, and Program Management teams.
• Support NPI programs, redesign initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Drive alignment across global stakeholders to ensure execution excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering with Supply Chain or related field
• 4+ years of experience in sourcing electronic components / semiconductors
• Proven experience in supplier management, negotiations, and strategy deployment
• Strong business and financial acumen

Desired Characteristics

• Deep domain expertise in active components (ICs, semiconductors, power devices, memory)
• Strong understanding of component lifecycle, obsolescence, and alternate sourcing
• Proven ability to build and manage long-term strategic supplier relationships
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
• Project/program management experience with measurable outcomes

Business Impact

• Direct impact on cost, supply continuity, and product lifecycle for a multi-million-dollar electronics portfolio
• Key contributor to supplier strategy, innovation alignment, and business continuity in a volatile semiconductor market

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Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.