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GE Vernova Gas Power Sourcing - Supplier Capacity Leader in Greenville, South Carolina
Job Description Summary
Job Description
In this role, you will lead Gas Power Sourcing in the development & execution of our capacity growth strategy. You will work in collaboration with the Sourcing Commodity Leaders to identify the gaps between our existing critical supplier capacity and the forecasted demand profile for 2027+, and then to build a strategy and detailed plan to remediate those gaps. This plan may include, but is not limited to, development of new suppliers, capacity and/or capability expansion of existing suppliers, technical collaboration to improve yield/output, and internal design changes to enable any of the above. You will be responsible to lead a cross-functional team in the execution of the capacity ramp plan over the next 24-36 months, ultimately culminating in a demonstrated increase in supplier output in 2025, 2026 & 2027. You will work closely with the Gas Power Sourcing Leader, as well as the Gas Power Sourcing CFO, to define the resources necessary to execute the strategy, including GE Vernova personnel, contracted services, OPEX, and CAPEX requirements. Success in this role will require you to partner with the Sourcing staff leadership, as well as your cross-function peers, to determine the most effective approach towards aligning the incremental resources focused on supplier capacity growth. It is expected that a portion of the resources will report directly to the Supplier Capacity Leader, while some number will be embedded within other functional teams.
Success in this role will require you to build strong relationships with critical external suppliers and key internal stakeholders, leading a cross-functional effort that should include Sourcing, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Pivot-to-Value.
This role reports directly to the Global Gas Power Sourcing Leader.
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Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will have shared responsibility to develop the supplier capacity growth strategy (alongside the Sourcing Commodity Leaders), and direct responsibility for leading the execution of that strategy.
Partner with the supplier commodity teams to develop a capacity growth strategy & execution plan for the top 30-40 suppliers most critical to meet HDNU and Services forecasted volume in 2027+.
Define the resource requirements necessary to support the growth strategy, including GE Vernova personnel, contracted services, OPEX, and CAPEX requirements.
Mobilize a team of dedicated resources to drive the execution of the strategy; including new supplier development & qualification, existing supplier capacity expansion, supplier technical collaboration, and engineering design changes to enable increased supplier output.
Collaborate with Global Supply Chain Demand Management, HDNU Projects, Services and Commercial/ITO teams in the long-term capacity planning of Gas Turbine, Generator, Steam Turbine, Spares & MSD/BOP material.
Implement continuous improvement activities to ensure sustainment of supplier capacity increases (lean, standard work, daily management, problem solving, waste elimination).
Drive 100% compliance to sourcing policy / procedures, supplier approval, competitive bidding, and delegation of authority approvals.
Ensure supplier adherence to GE Vernova cyber security requirements to protect GE Vernova IP and overall business continuity.
Partner with the Gas Power Supplier Quality team to drive adherence & continuous improvement in the areas of QMS compliance, supplier defects/process capability, SDR reduction, and COPQ.
Prepare and present executive presentations to business leadership teams to influence outcomes on current and future sourcing capacity imperatives.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering , or a Business related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain.
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Prior sourcing experience in contract negotiation negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers and implementing contracts
Cross-functional experience in Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing
Product & process knowledge in critical commodities of the Gas Turbine, Generator or Steam Turbine (Investment Castings, Forgings, Combustion, Post-Cast Machining, Rotor Machining)
Prior experience in developing a multi-year strategies
Prior experience leading people
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
Strong project management and process improvement skills
Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Process leadership experience such as CAP, WorkOut, process improvement, or quality CPM or APICS certification
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $145,000-$193,300 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% annual bonus structure.
This posting is expected to close on 7/1/2024
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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