Job Description SummaryThe Sourcing and procurement specialist is responsible to appraise and improve our purchasing activities by analyzing spend and supplier base, drive days to pay, price negotiations, purchase order placement, new supplier’s qualification and on-time delivery improvement. The professional will manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance to all GE Power Conversion Storage policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. The position requires understanding of concepts, methods, and procedures to enable sourcing and procurement execution.

The team works a hybrid schedule with both remote and in office workdays.

>>> Flexibility for occasional travel is needed, both local and international. <<<

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence.Conduct RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms.Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure to-pay cycle.Follow-up PO acknowledgement, delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change.Facilitate the resolution of logistics and customs issues related to purchase orders.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 liquidated damage claims related to suppliers’ delays.Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements.Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required.Develop a strong relationship with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other internal and external stakeholders.Lead and maintain meetings, reviews and communicate about project status.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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus MBA / master’s degree in relevant fieldExperience cutting POsAbility to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when neededFundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process

Desired Characteristics

Following up and expediting procurement process from purchase to deliverySolid M/S office skills including excel formulas, v-look up and pivot table knowledge.  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.Ability to assess supplier technical capability, supplier capacity, and develop new suppliers.Data analysis skillsKnowledge of SAP.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

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