Global Commodity Leader – Wind Turbine Cabinet Commodities

Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Contract negotiations involving industrial software or proven ability to lead and navigate complex, cross‑functional negotiations across diverse stakeholder groups.

Essential Responsibilities (What you will do):

• Manage the global spend of Wind Turbine Cabinet commodities (Fans, pumps, basic sensors) and develop/manage sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals with SQDC mindset.
• Steer/Support the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle.
• Minimize GEV risk exposure, by working closely with Projects and Contracts (Commercial, Legal, Commodity Sourcing, Engineering, compliance, customs, etc.) teams to ensure customer flow downs & our standard terms and conditions are pass‑through to suppliers.
• Drive strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction, lead time reduction, defect reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, long term supplier agreements, capacity audits, standardization efforts, etc.
• Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area.
• Leverage Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements and waste elimination. Interface with other GEV business sourcing teams and participate in company wide strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Partner with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost.
• Partner w/ engineering teams on ECA/R process.
• Work closely with engineering, buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved. In the event of non‑conformances, hold supplier accountable by recovering cost of poor quality claim. Support RCA and CAPA partnering with SQE team.
• Partner with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements.
• Aligning closely with cross‑functional leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance. Hold supplier accountable for late deliveries and recover Liquidated damages. Partner with fulfilment team to drive lead time reduction, capacity enhancement, expedite deliveries, remove bottlenecks to improve on‑time delivery performance of the supplier.

Required Qualifications (What you will bring):

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Significant experience in Sourcing.

Desired Characteristics (What will make you stand out):

• Clear & concise, polished communication – written & verbal.
• Experience with contract negotiations involving industrial software or proven ability to lead and navigate complex, cross‑functional negotiations across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven outcomes of industrial software sourcing, testing, integration, SCADA.
• Sourcing for industrial digital commodities, digital applications, digital monitoring for the Renewable Energy Industry.

Benefits Available to You:

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• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
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• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on‑the‑job learning and development.

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