Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Regional Logistics Category Lead to support sourcing and
procurement activities across Logistics and Warehousing within the EMEA Indirect Sourcing
organization.
This is a mid-level individual contributor role with no direct people management
responsibilities, ideal for an experienced sourcing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain
professional looking to expand their exposure to strategic sourcing, regional category
ownership, and senior stakeholder engagement.
As part of the EMEA Logistics Sourcing team, the role supports a category portfolio representing approximately $400M in annual spend across the region and offers opportunities to grow into broader category ownership over time.

Job Description

We are considering applications from all around Europe.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Own and execute sourcing initiatives within assigned logistics sub-categories and regional projects across EMEA.
• Support the development and execution of EMEA category strategies while
  ensuring regional and country-specific business requirements are addressed.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier selection activities, commercial negotiations,
  contract implementation, and supplier onboarding activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive improvements and lead selected
  supplier initiatives in cost, quality, risk mitigation, sustainability, and service
  performance.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and category assessments to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Support logistics network optimization initiatives, warehouse projects,
  distribution programs, and transportation-related sourcing activities.

Stakeholder & Business Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders across EMEA.
• Engage with senior stakeholders including General Managers, CFOs, Supply Chain leaders, and sourcing leadership to understand current and future business priorities.
• Act as the sourcing lead for assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving execution.

Supplier Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead supplier performance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor category and supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support supplier transitions and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Leverage digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled sourcing solutions, to improve sourcing effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Qualifications (must have):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, procurement, logistics, supply chain, or a related commercial function, with ownership of projects or supplier relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies and procurement processes.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, RFx processes, and contract management activities.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including interaction with senior business leaders.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting or driving sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and procurement projects.
• Fluent English, French is an advantage
• Willingness to travel across EMEA up to 25%.

Required Qualifications (must have):

• Experience within logistics-related categories such as warehousing, transportation, distribution services, 3PL/4PL providers, packaging, or logistics operations.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, e-sourcing platforms, procurement analytics, and contract management systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Interest in digital procurement, automation, and AI-enabled sourcing solutions.
• Additional European languages, particularly French.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term category objectives and immediate business needs.
• Strong communicator with excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• Strong relationship-builder who can work across functions, cultures, and geographies.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

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