Senior Project Procurement Manager - Aero

Job Description Summary

This position leads the Balance of Plant (BOP) supply chain management team in the given project and ensures fulfilment of Sourcing commitments towards the project. The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) reports to the BOP Sourcing leader, and supports the Project Manager (PM)/Project Director (PD) as the main point of contact in the project for all matters related to procurement.

Responsible for all supply chain management activities within his/her project for all BOP equipment and spare parts. This results in the preparation & application of common approach such as but not limited to defining and applying of the contract requirements within the project (i.e. sourcing restrictions; financing restrictions etc.) for BOP.

• Coordinates on- and offshore procurement activities including turnkey sub-contracts.
• Develops Engineering Procurement Plan (EPP) and project-specific sourcing concept for each assigned project
• In close collaboration with the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) and PM, reviews and updates the purchasing strategy (i.e. top ten list, EPP) and the project specific sourcing concept (procurement concept)
• Verifies budget with Project Finance Manager and resolves budget allocation discrepancies
• Executes large commercial transactions through supplier negotiation and competitive bidding in accordance with GE Vernova purchase policies
• Comments on baseline project schedule and works closely with project scheduler throughout the project to optimize procurement activities
• Understands the commercial part of the EPC contract and issues the project related purchasing conditions (PRPC) accordingly
• Ensures that suppliers meet all contractual requirements related to documentation including shipping documents, end of manufacturing reports, certificates
• Ensures that supplier quality / expediting has established the supplier monitoring-concept
• Responsible for ERP rollout and necessary vendor extensions for the legal entity which will be used for PO issuance based on contractual legal chart
• Updates vendor list and ensures client’s approval in close collaboration with project engineering manager (PEM) and the Project Director (PD)
• Controls timely issuance of the purchase orders within budget
• Supports Contract Manager and ensures vendor recovery as needed
• Supports Buyer in invoices release, warranty and bonds management, as well as in the most prominent order negotiations (high value; critical contract set-up) when and if required
• Participates in weekly meetings with the project quality manager, PEM, lead engineers, scheduler and PM/PD to review procurement progress and generates the weekly PO progress review minutes of meeting
• Ensures compliance with the quality and EHS rules from the project, business, sector and corporate within the project for Balance of Plant products
• Initial contact for all commercial, legal, administrative and organizational plant procurement issues, however limited to the mechanical & electrical BoP of the project assigned to him/her related to supply chain management
• Primary owner for the following KPIs:
  Project EAC (cost estimate at completion), OTD (on time delivery)
• Tracks complete and on-time delivery of the technical specifications in collaboration with the PEM

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• 7 years experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain or project management
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, as required
• Strong analytical project management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Master’s degree or graduate of one of the GE Vernova functional development programs
• Strong business, commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
• Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

The base pay range for this position is $108K - $120K USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's…