Executive Sourcing Leader - Outage Field Services

GE Vernova•Atlanta, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Outage Field Services Sourcing Leader will develop and lead a first-class global sourcing organization to lead the efforts related to driving competitive advantage in Safety, Quality & Delivery, while generating an engine of cost savings for the Services business. The Sourcing Leader will use expert knowledge of the creation and management of leveraged agreements, the management of key supplier and customer relationships, and the effective execution of commodity planning and management processes to successfully implement, execute, and comply with global procurement and commodity/spend category strategies, contracts, processes, and policies. This role will provide leadership, guidance and support to a global Sourcing team consisting of Buyers, Senior Buyers, Sourcing Managers Purchasing Agents, and Commodity Managers who identify Regional/Global leverage opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or similar related area, or the equivalent knowledge/experience
Extensive years of experience in professional sourcing and supply chain experience
Significant years of experience in managing and developing multi-discipline teams, preferably with international reach across multiple service types
Membership in ISM (NAPM), with professional certification as a CPM preferred
Energy, construction, engineering or related experience is preferred
Must possess a solid understanding of supplier management practices and have experience with large-scale system implementations
Strong analytical skills to include cost and price modeling, value analysis, and ROI
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Ability to sustain exemplary knowledge of ecommerce, supply chain management, and ERP system technology as they evolve
Ability to focus on satisfying internal customer requirements and obtaining and responding to internal customer feedback
Demonstrated self-initiative and decision-making skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated ERP skills including familiarity with Oracle
Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment
Some travel required
English proficiency required

Responsibilities

Develop the overall sourcing vision and strategy for the company, including execution of short-term goals and long-term direction for a global organization with a worldwide spend of close to $700M+ and growing
Foster relationships with suppliers and communicates the vision to elicit as partners in the new direction of global sourcing management
Develop and maintain on-going relationships with key suppliers, and establishes effective programs and to ensure “best in class” supplier performance
Communicate and coordinate with regions and senior management including insightful analytics to support improved cost reduction and business decisions
Lead the identification, selection and negotiations with the new and current vendors and suppliers in order to get the best conditions and find new alternatives of purchase
Control resources and policy formation for global sourcing
Formulate and deploy procedures governing all aspects of materials procurement, and supplier development supporting global operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and operating philosophy initiatives
Lead organization transformation involving integration of teams, processes, systems and supplier
Partner with parent company to leverage contracts, terms, agreements, systems and processes when appropriate
Provide guidance to tactical procurement teams; ensure process integrity through compliance with internal policies and controls.
Drive evolution of advanced sourcing methods using ERP systems and procurement tools and process, supplier relationship software and supplier portals
Prioritize and execute an evolving portfolio of strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost reduction and ensure capacity and supply continuity to enable achievement of business objectives
Work with business leaders to develop a comprehensive approach to sourcing and spend management
Provide in-depth analysis and planning to Implement continuous improvement processes within the supply chain group, as well as with suppliers
Develop and implement commodity and supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes throughout a global enterprise to deliver maximum cost saving, leverage, and standardization
Provide leadership to managers, supervisors, high-potential and high-performing staff of approximately 90 people and implement strategies to become a more competitive procurement function, driving enhanced economic value to the enterprise
Implement and manage risk programs globally
Develop and maintain a savings reporting mechanism with Finance, understood and accepted by the user departments
Produce regular reports on performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings for forecast and budgets
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
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 Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits