Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Evendale
Posted: Aug 17

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.
Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis.
Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decision

What they want

Active Military personnel on the last 180 days before exiting Military Service
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High School diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or materials)
A minimum of 3 years in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, or materials (or equivalent Military experience)
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Starts: 2026-06-29