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Job Status: Full Time Work Experience Required: Up to 3 Years Hours/Shifts: Day (First Shift) Education Required: BA Degree or BS Degree Certification Required: Unspecified Weekends: Not Required Authorized to work in US: Yes  Pay and Benefits Salary Range: Unspecified Benefits:		Purchasing Agent General Electric Job #: 837463 Job Description: Responsibilities • We are seeking experienced Purchasing Agents for several commodities (Electronics, Plastics, Indirect, Metals, Lighting Raw materials, Packaging). Candidates must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and challenging environment. • Develop, Lead and execute Sourcing strategy for assigned accounts/commodities. • Establish the strategic direction and work plan to deliver cost-out and cash targets. • Maximize MCTO (material cost take out) on assigned buy, identifying and taking advantage of the lowest cost supplier via negotiation, e-auctions, redesigns, and sub-tier component cost reductions • Manage Sourcing activities for assigned buy including quoting, PO issuance, and site support as needed for current and new designs • Work effectively with Technology, Supplier Quality, and site materials personnel on day-to-day problem resolution and opportunities for cost reduction. • Utilizing Six Sigma, identify process and product opportunities delivering productivity and/or enhanced profitability. • Lead supply base consolidation and supplier lead-time reduction initiatives on assigned commodities. Qualifications • BS/BA degree required; technical degree preferred • Minimum 3 years prior sourcing and/or supply chain operations experience . • Proven change agent with excellent facilitative leadership and problem solving skills. • Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win. • Aggressive self-starter and change agent. • Excellent oral/written communication and influencing skills. • Strong project/program management experience with a winning track record. • Travel required, including international travel. GE Applicants: • You must submit your application online via COS to be considered. External Applicants: • You must be 18 years or older. • You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. • You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process. • You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Desired • Six Sigma Certification, Black Belt preferred. • Masters Degree. • CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager). • Manufacturing experience. • Experience with Oracle Purchasing Systems.