[Hiring] Project Procurement Manager @GE Vernova

Role Description

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is the sourcing leader within Project Team and is fully responsible for sourcing SQDC (Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost) deliverables by collaborating with sourcing peers (GCL / CLS / Buyer / Expeditor) and Cross-functional teams.
• ITO handover phase:
  • Smooth hand-over of sourcing related scope from ITO to OTR.
  • Evaluate budget before ITO-OTR budget hand-over meeting and report risks / opportunity.
  • Support Project planner to make project schedule with the support of GCL/CSL.
  • Know the commercial part of the EPC contract and issues the project related purchasing conditions (PRPC).
  • Establish project sourcing documents, incl. Project Procurement Plan (PPP) and Engineering Procurement Plan (EPP).
• OTR execution phase:
  • Own project sourcing budget and support GCL/CSL to achieve the best costs from supplier.
  • Manage Project Sourcing Tracker and ensuring the solidity of the data.
  • Drive Project Sourcing level KPI deflation, CTC, EAC, BCC, NNT etc.
  • Drive PO issued on time by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer/Engineer.
  • Ensure suppliers meet all contractual requirements by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer.
  • Ensure Goods delivery on time and on quality by working closely with engineering, SQE and Expeditor and conduct mitigation plan to avoid delay and eliminate LD exposure in case of delay by liaison with expeditor and coordinate with GCL/CSL and internal stakeholders for escalation cases.
  • Manage OTR-ITO feedback timely in terms of costs, delivery, vendor list etc.
• Strategy:
  • Work closely with GCL/CSL to help develop sourcing strategy for the assigned site/P&L in order to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals.
  • Help the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit.
  • Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger.
  • Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing.
  • Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost.
  • Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements.
  • Aligning closely with global commodity leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance.
  • Interface with other GE business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• Prior sourcing experience in negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers, sourcing strategy, and implementing contracts.
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Process leadership experience such as CAP, Work­out, process improvement, or quality.
• CPM or APICS certification.
• Oracle Purchasing system experience.
• Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No.
• #LI-Remote - This is a remote position.