[Hiring] Sourcing Global Commodity Leader @GE Vernova

Role Description

The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader – SMR Heavy Fabrication is responsible for developing and executing the global commodity strategy for critical large-scale fabricated and machined components supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programs, including reactor pressure vessels, reactor core internal components, and large heat exchangers. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives across a complex global supply base to secure long-term capacity, optimize cost, mitigate supply and commercial risk, and deliver strong customer value across all SMR projects.

As a strategic individual contributor, this leader partners closely with Sales & Operations Planning, project commodity leaders, fulfillment leaders, engineering, quality, and project teams to align supply chain strategies with demand signals, execution realities, and customer-specific requirements.

• Develop and lead the global commodity strategy for SMR machining and fabrication categories.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the global supply market for heavy fabrication and precision machining.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate market intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Assess and proactively manage risk across the commodity portfolio.
• Partner closely with the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with project commodity leaders and fulfillment leaders.
• Work cross-functionally with sourcing, engineering, quality, legal, finance, manufacturing, project management, and commercial teams.
• Partner with project leaders to understand customer-specific requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements.
• Identify, assess, and develop new suppliers capable of meeting long-term SMR program requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives.
• Drive total landed cost optimization through evaluation of global sourcing alternatives.
• Establish scalable commodity strategies for SMR projects.
• Drive alignment and implementation of approved commodity strategies.
• Monitor strategy execution and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment around sourcing strategy.
• Prepare and deliver clear recommendations and executive-level communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in supply chain roles.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in sourcing large fabricated and machined equipment.
• US Export Controlled position.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Procurement leadership within heavy industry, energy, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience assessing and mitigating supplier and market risk.
• Experience partnering with S&OP, operations, engineering, and project teams.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working across regions and cultures with a global mindset.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) savings opportunity.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off.