[Hiring] Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 @GE Vernova

Role Description

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for an assigned portfolio of goods and services. Execute sourcing and procurement strategies in alignment with company policies, business requirements, specifications, quality standards, and budget objectives. Serve as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and effective purchase order execution. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while applying market knowledge, analytical skills, and procurement best practices to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
• OR High school diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

Requirements

• Manage the purchasing process from purchase order placement through delivery, including PO follow-up, supplier communication, expediting, and resolution of delivery, quality, commercial, and schedule-related issues.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact for purchase order execution, ensuring suppliers understand and meet contractual, technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring information is accurate and current, including pricing, delivery dates, quantities, and other relevant order details.
• Apply sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies while using sound judgment to address day-to-day procurement challenges and changing business requirements.
• Utilize analytical thinking and working knowledge of procurement practices to evaluate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that support cost, quality, delivery, and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Project Management, and other functional teams, to resolve supplier and procurement-related issues.
• Leverage knowledge of assigned commodities, suppliers, markets, and competitive factors to support sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for improved cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance.
• May lead small-scale projects or process improvement initiatives with limited risk and resource requirements.
• Operate with a degree of autonomy within established policies, procedures, and functional practices, while exercising judgment to modify approaches and recommend alternative solutions when circumstances require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off