Kelly Behan

About Kelly Behan

Uniquely experienced in all facets of procurement: indirect, direct, services, and capital management ranging from short term critical part delivery to 5-10 year global commodity strategy. Managed each phase of the purchasing lifecycle from strategic planning, collaborating on initial scope definition to leading MSA/LTA contract negotiations and supervising project execution through final acceptance/steady state. PMP and CSCP certified, focused on problem solving, continuous improvement, and fostering respectful team environments.

Experience

1. Electrical Controls Strategy Leader

   GE Aerospace

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Creates and executes long-term strategy for $2B Controls commodity, inclusive of BD activity (M&A), JV/VI development, and strategic supplier partnerships•Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, and services•Manages commodity business continuity planning team and process development, including risk identification, abatement plans, and countermeasure action•Creates and leads cross-functional stakeholder engagement to develop market analysis and understand industry trends to minimize total landed cost and make informed make/buy decisions•Provides commodity expertise, driving consistency within commodity to ensure developed commercial strategies are implemented at all levels •Knowledgeable about next generation technology and subsequent supplier landscape for future New Product Introductions (NPI) •Leads budgeting, strategy, and other operating rhythms as required

Education

• Penn State University

  B.S., Supply Chain and Information Systems Management

  2002 — 2006