Sr. Digital Technology Sourcing Manager

Job Description Summary

The Sr. DT Sourcing Manager will be responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for the indirect DT commodities (HW, Software, IT Prof Services) for the GE Aerospace business. Negotiate with the dedicated software and technology providers according to specific policies and ensure best in class contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. The candidate has in depth knowledge of best practices and cross functional dependencies. This role is for an Individual Contributor leading the HR Technology procurement for GEA Aerospace.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead challenging negotiations with the software industry and analyzing complicated licensing models (like on-prem, subscriptions, hosted and cloud),
• Negotiate agreements by executing enterprise license agreements for use of software & professional services for application services within GE Aerospace globally any range of suppliers,
• Create and deliver commercial, financial, and business objectives as related to technology goods and services such as managed software services/cloud contracts across the business group to support the decision-making process,
• Lead sourcing processes in a matrixed environment including RFI/RFP's and single source negotiations or renegotiations,
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for GE Aerospace in regard to suppliers, pricing models & cost out initiatives,
• Identify cost out initiatives and influence stakeholders to implement them,
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders (stakeholder management) both at the senior and C-level executives to be able to understand the environment and support stakeholders in driving business outcomes,
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the largest software companies and other vendors to drive the required negotiations,
• Liaise with Corporate and Business Unit sourcing teams on cross company initiatives to set realistic but challenging operations goals and objectives.
• Develop sourcing plans to integrate Business needs into a global commodity team including benchmarking suppliers, contracts, and services and evaluating various Business Unit level requirements, existing opportunities, or new initiatives. This includes setting sourcing strategies and executing those strategies to deliver material improvements on quality, price, and service.
• Collaborate with appropriate finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts.
• Execute and support buying functions and requirements and participate in the buy desk activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7 years of IT Sourcing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Background with HR Technology suppliers highly desired.
• Background with Lean highly desired.
• Strong experience in working with financial information as a means of decision making, pricing comparisons & benchmarking
• Strong experience in leading complex sourcing programs including executing RFP and targeted negotiations with major IT suppliers
• Knowledge of information technologies and services including software licensing models for SaaS and AI models
• Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams to deliver and implement sourcing events
• Drive to execute under extreme deadline pressures and with multiple priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to present to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated project management skills to document, plan, and execute programs and identify and resolve roadblocks for execution.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in the cross-cultural environment across different geographic areas

The base pay range for this position is $134,000 - $180,000 .The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 19, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or prog rams (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.