Senior Purchasing Program Manager (Site) - Refrigeration

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Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving cost optimization and supply chain excellence? At GE Appliances, we’re seeking a Senior Purchasing Program Manager – Refrigeration to oversee product cost management for our Refrigeration product line. In this role, you'll directly impact our profitability and innovation while collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless supply chain and best-in-class product delivery.

Position

Senior Purchasing Program Manager (Site) - Refrigeration

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

As the Senior Purchasing Program Manager, you will:

• Drive Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, part consolidation, and innovative strategies.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Technology, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Supplier Quality to understand product expenditures and execute cost-out objectives.

• Strategize and Execute: Lead competitive-cost and make-vs.-buy analyses, develop supplier strategies, and oversee sourcing activities specific to the Refrigeration product line.

• Support Product Development: Partner with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to launch programs profitably and on time, while aligning sourcing strategies with business goals.

• Ensure Supply Chain Excellence: Address supply constraints, monitor supplier capacity, and solve long-term delivery challenges to achieve 95% in-stock rates.

• Mentor and Influence: Guide team members to meet key metrics while representing sourcing interests in business change requests and implementation boards.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, program management, or commodity management.

• Strong skills in supplier management, negotiation, and collaboration.

• Excellent communication and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proven business acumen with analytical and organizational expertise.

• Advanced MS Excel skills.

• Willingness to travel 10–20% domestically (and possibly internationally).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.

• Experience in purchasing program management or commodity buying.

• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

• Global sourcing experience with a diverse supplier base.

Ready to Drive Change?

Be part of shaping the future of refrigeration at GE Appliances. Apply today to take the next step in your career!

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