Category Manager, Americas Fleet
GE Healthcare
Job Description Summary
Develop Americas regional sourcing and procurement strategies across Fleet Management aligned with the global category direction which represent approximately $70M in spend at GE Healthcare. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal contractual terms while ensuring internal stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage industry knowledge and market trends to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices. Build relationships with critical business stakeholders to ensure current and future business requirement met.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
- Coordinate with global sourcing leads to ensure regional strategies are in line with global strategic vision.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, Total Rewards, EHS, Business Segment Leadership in region.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
- Support regional sourcing initiatives and projects.
Required Qualifications:
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Sourcing & Sourcing Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience – 4 years).
- For roles in USA – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics:
- Expertise in specific sourcing categories (e.g., Fleet Sourcing).
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunities 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 HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No