Sourcing NPI Manager

Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.
As Sourcing New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager, you will be a key contributor to the successful launch of a strategical military program, being a key player of the cross-functional team and reporting to the Program Leadership Organization throughout the NPI Phase and Gate process. In this role you will have a wide range of responsibilities focused on coordinating Sourcing Commodities and external suppliers to support New Products and Technologies launch in terms of supply chain creation and technological development, capabilities, capacity and risk management, following the Avio Aero core tenets: safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC). Key for the success in the role is the development of a strategical vision, and the ability to tactically execute your priorities. The Sourcing NPI Manager will rely on its resilience and learning agility to solve complex problems, develop and execute tasks, leveraging on the principles and tools of the FLIGHT DECK.Job Description

Essential responsibilities

• Definition of the Sourcing Strategy by following the principle of the risk management

• Identifications of key suppliers/partners and definition of strategical actions to win together

• Definition of strategical actions to expand program margin;

• Developing of a best-in-class supply chain to deliver innovative products, processes and technologies

• Tactical execution of defined strategy in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost, in alignment with the PMO and customer needs

• Definition of Sourcing KPIs and reporting to the Executive Leadership team

• Purchase orders management and negotiations to achieve cost target

• Identification of priorities in-line with the program team

• Support and monitor Suppliers to meet schedule and to achieve technical requirements in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality

• Coordinate the supplier’s production readiness

• Support engineering team in design concurrence with suppliers

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree (Engineering preferred) from an accredited university or college

• Proven experience in Manufacturing or Design Engineering

• Fluent in English and Italian

• Eligible for security clearance under the Italian National Security Framework - NOS (art. 9, comma 4 Legge 3 Agosto 2007, n. 124)

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired characteristics

• Knowledge of NPI process, from bidding phase with Customer to Production’s volume ramp up

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Critical thinking, problem solving, successfully led projects/process improvements within operations functions

• Knowledge and passion for the aerospace business

• Leadership and motivation to take on responsibility and drive to achieve goals

• Big-picture mindset, curiosity, resilience, interpersonal adaptability

• Composure through change and challenges and positive can-do attitude

• Collaborative mindset and openness to diverse perspectives

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan: 

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform

• Life and injury insurance

• Private medical cover

• Employee assistant program

• Employee special awards (service and recognition)    

• Local special agreements and discounts

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

• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. 

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