Executive Commodity Leader - Controls & Accessories

General Electric Company

$190K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field from an accredited institution
  • 8+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain Forecasting/Planning, Supply Chain Operations, or Commercial/Sales
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in commodity management or operations roles
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in continuous improvement principles

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a long-term commodity strategy that aligns with business goals
  • Execute supplier relationship management to foster stable, mutually beneficial partnerships
  • Achieve annual productivity targets while ensuring uninterrupted service levels
  • Ensure compliance with supply base regulatory requirements
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance
  • Use daily management and problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions and retirement savings plan
  • Tuition and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Access to employee wellness programs and mental health support
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid time off for vacation and illness
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Executive Commodity Leader - Controls & Accessories is responsible for shaping and executing commodity strategy, driving supplier performance, and ensuring operational readiness across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role requires a leader who can translate complex business and technical inputs into a clear long-term strategy, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and drive transformational results through disciplined execution, lean leadership, and talent development.

In this role, you will combine deep supply chain leadership experience with strong technical and commercial judgment.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy a long-term commodity strategy aligned to business priorities, customer value, and product lifecycle needs
  • Execute supplier relationship management strategies to build long-term relationships with suppliers that provide mutually beneficial relationships and drive stable operations
  • Deliver against annual productivity targets to reduce costs while ensuring no disruption to service levels
  • Ensure supply base compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Build, develop, and coach a high-performing organization
  • Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance
  • Influence and collaborate with a broad stakeholder set, including internal business leaders, suppliers, customers, and other key decision-makers
  • Serve as a practitioner and coach of FLIGHT DECK, applying daily and visual management, problem-solving, standard work, Kaizen, and action planning to drive continuous improvement
  • Drive organization and supplier performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field from an accredited university or college
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain Forecasting/Planning, Supply Chain Operations, or Commercial/Sales

Additional Information

  • Willingness and ability to travel 30% based on business needs

Desired Characteristics

  • Role model for the GE Aerospace Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven
  • Skilled at simplifying complex ideas and communicating with clarity across technical and executive audiences
  • Change agent who challenges conventional thinking and inspires teams to adopt new ideas with a growth mindset
  • Coach and talent builder who invests in developing others
  • Strong problem solver with sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in commodity management, sourcing, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing leadership roles
  • Strong strategic thinking capability
  • Proven ability to lead in challenging environments with resilience
  • Knowledge and demonstrated application of continuous improvement principles

The base pay range for this position is $190,000-250,000.00 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 07/05/2026.

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. ​

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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