At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

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How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management

• Lead end to end sourcing activities for DT categories, including supplier evaluation, competitive bids, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Execute category and supplier strategies aligned to business, financial, and technology roadmaps.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, Service Level Agreement (SLA), and contractual protections to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and external regulatory standards.

Vendor Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Own vendor performance management, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI), SLAs, Scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and corrective action plans.
• Lead Strategic Business Reviews and QBR’s with key suppliers.
• Partner with DT leadership, Finance, and business teams on demand planning, budgeting, and forecast alignment.
• Facilitate regular category and functional reviews with DT leadership and stakeholders.

Contract, Risk & Compliance Management

• Own contract lifecycle management, including drafting SOW, RFP, RFQ, SOW, Maintenance renewals, amendments.
• Review and evaluate contracts and SLA to identify improvement opportunities and manage commercial and operational risk.
• Act on performance , expiration reports and compliance data to drive continuous improvement , renewals and supplier accountability.

Other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Active participation in weekly and biweekly operational and governance meetings.
• Support site and engagement initiatives as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing tools, processes, and analytics.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Position Requirement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in IT sourcing, strategic procurement, vendor management, or related roles.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers in an enterprise environment.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels and drive change cross functionally.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or business or related technical field
• Two years of functional Sourcing experience preferred, with purchasing experience specifically in IT &\or Home Appliances business.
• Working knowledge of Sourcing Systems and processes
• Understanding of Legal terminology and risk mitigation
• Familiar with ITIL , AI Tools
• Familiarity with SOC/PCI experience

Working Conditions:

• The position is based in India, with the expectation the working hours will partially overlap the US Eastern Time Zone

• Up to 10% travel required for domestic and/or international travel to affiliate sites and suppliers.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com

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