Job Description Summary

As Castings Commodity Leader you will be at direct report of the Avio Aero Sourcing Leader.
You will lead the relevant commodity, supported by Buyers, and by casting technical leaders .
In this role, you will lead the relevant commodity organization, working closely with and providing guidance to Buyers and Casting Technical Leaders. You will ensure coordination among sourcing, supplier quality, procurement operations, and technical teams to enable the successful execution of business objectives and long-term commodity strategy

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive the development and deployment of sourcing strategies aimed at ensuring supplier performance, continuity of supply, quality, cost competitiveness, and supply chain derisking.

• Be responsible to develop for its commodity the relevant long run forecast and will work jointly with the Sourcing Strategy leader to harmonize it in the overall Sourcing strategy and supply base foot print.

• Ensure sourcing process integrity, productivity optimization, quality and fulfillment. 

• Develop supplier/buyer contractual relationships to meet the business needs also through contracts negotiation

• Apply a comprehensive knowledge of financial/business concepts, negotiation dynamics, project management, Company  processes and procedures.

• Drive the commodity to meet Supply Chain and Company’s goals and targets, contributing to setting the most effective organization and identifying and mitigating risks.  

• Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure robust supplier capability and industrial readiness.

• Monitor market trends, supplier risks, and capacity constraints, implementing mitigation plans where needed.

• Own Commodity metrics such as but not limited to Suppliers KPI, Net Deflation, Cost out, non-quality cost recovery.   

• Set and develop a strong relationship with the involved plants to ensure full support in order to comply with Customers deliveries requirements.

• Set and develop a strong relationship with the extended team @ GE Aerospace.

• Utilizes and shares knowledge from collective negotiating experiences to successfully execute agreements and handles multi-party, sole source, and complex negotiations.

• Strengthen and develop the supplier base for the relevant commodity also ensuring a renewal of it.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the commodity organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering/ Scientific education).

• Knowledge of Avio Aero Product particularly for what concern turbines.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills with proven ability to coordinate and oversee complex product.

• Sound experience in negotiation, program/ project management and supply chain processes.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulations, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Why Join Us

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses.

• Contributions to the employee pension plan in accordance with the CCNL Dirigenti Industria.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Private complementary medical coverage.

• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available.

• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program.

• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers.

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family.

• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

• Company Car and fuel card

Contract Level: CCNL Dirigenti Industria

Salary range for this role: 90,600.00 - 120,800.00 EUR Annual + Performance-related bonuses​

Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Join us!
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight!

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