Job Information
GE Vernova Lead Sourcing Specialist in Remote, Texas
Job Description Summary
Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Drive sourcing and procurement activities on assigned commodities to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing best practices towards operational excellence.
Initiate RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms and implement framework agreements with key suppliers, using contract templates in collaboration with Corporate Counsel
Issue purchase orders for finished components and actively support the full order to revenue process.
Responsible for managing external supplier spend for region on selected commodities including, but not limited to, valve internals, fasteners, blades, composites, and others.
Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery, savings against budget, year-over-year deflation, payment terms, cost of failure and product cost-out during sales phase (ITO)
Work proactively with ITO team to recommend the right suppliers with the most optimal commercial conditions.
Coordinate supplier selection, development, and supplier categorization to ensure sourcing optimization, overall supplier performance and build long-term strategic relationships with key vendors in each category.
Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements.
Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements, define, develop, and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to further enhance business performance and outcomes.
Assist during supplier performance reviews, and advise functional managers regarding projects, processes, and procedures.
Seek continuous improvement and contribute to projects as a team member, lead and/or adopt best practices.
Develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.
Required Qualifications
Engineering or bachelor’s degree on Supply Chain, Business or Project Management from a college or university
Minimum of 3 years of process improvement, project management, and/or sourcing/supply chain
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and report preparation skills.
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Ability to execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Characteristics
Experience with SAP is preferred.
Experience in direct material Buying/Procurement a plus.
Ability to coach and train others.
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, having initiative to apply new ways of resolution.
Additional language skills are a plus.
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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