Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Lead Sourcing Specialist-Buying/Procurement

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aviation as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member's suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aviation, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

SkillBridge Internship Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of hardware and services. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Places and manages purchase orders in GE's ERP system.

Note: This internship will be in person

Roles and Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Updates and utilizes ERP system.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Military personnel

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality).

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain clearance

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn?

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively?

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ?

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative?

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity 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.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No