Gas Value Stream Site Purchasing Commodity Leader

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

18h

About The Position

The Site Purchasing Leader leads Sourcing activities for assigned categories at the site and is accountable for achieving KPIs such as quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction to meet the needs of internal (plant) and external customers. This is a key, high-visibility role connecting global category teams, planners/schedulers, and plant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Prior sourcing experience in contract negotiation negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers and implementing contracts
• Prior experience in developing a multi-year commodity sourcing strategy
• 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
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Define supplier selection criteria (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) in line with regional projects and Group/Regional guidelines.
• Build and manage the supplier panel for assigned categories, considering project and business constraints.
• With stakeholders, implement supplier performance improvement plans focused on on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness; improve cash through negotiated payment terms.
• Maintain strong, constructive relationships with suppliers.
• Regularly benchmark and audit the competitiveness of key suppliers.
• Own purchasing reporting for your categories/commodities.
• Partner with Sales to enhance the competitiveness of customer proposals.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions to ensure targets are met.
• Champion best practices and drive their adoption.
• Negotiate optimal commercial and operational terms (quality, price, delivery, etc.) aligned with specifications and global objectives, directly with supplier decision-makers.
• Follow standard processes: source new parts, maintain accurate data in procurement systems/tools such as SAP ERP, and provide timely progress updates to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Global Sourcing, Engineering, Planners and Schedulers, and Finance.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level