Lead Sourcing & Procurement Specialist – Steam & Gen Repair

Job Description Summary

Act as Lead Sourcing Specialist for Steam and Generator repair, take lead on supplier management for Steam turbine and Generator components repair (3rd party repair). Own supplier strategy management and also project PO execution management including RFQ, Negotiation, PO placement, PO fulfillment and AP resolution. Partner with Project team, negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Ensure that accurate and complete hypotheses are taken into consideration in order to win profitable projects at tender phase. At execution phase, lead negotiations directly and manage the PO fulfillment. Manage claims.
• Drive all supplier negotiations, across multiple commodities, to get the best terms for the business, and to achieve the best contractual conditions and payment terms while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
• Work and resolve complex sourcing and supplier performance management issues, balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects, and focus on cost‑out.
• Partner with the sourcing leader and the global sourcing team in meeting regional and global targets and setting the right strategies to meet project needs on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost requirements.
• Conduct competitive analysis of vendor products and services to develop and implement should‑cost strategies.
• Understand supplier performance management and develop initiatives and strategy to execute on key business needs. Regularly advise management in the function and/or in the business and be a key decision maker in regards to sourcing operations.
• Lead complex and multidisciplinary projects to optimize the sourcing operations.
• Lead and drive Kaizen projects on outsourced repair process to improve overall repair process and performance.
• Use some judgment and have the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day‑to‑day problems. Prioritize information for data analysis. Use technical experience and analytical thinking. Consult multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Sourcing Management. Special on Project Sourcing field.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Seasoned and deep understanding of concepts, approaches and methodology used.
• Deep expertise on global sourcing and market trends.
• Strong business acumen, and the ability to communicate across different levels in the organization.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Lean and Kaizen experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: ineligible. This posting is expected to remain open for at…