Global Commodity Leader Electrical (f/m/d)

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

23h

About The Position

The Commodity Sourcing Leader will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company goals. In this role you will negotiate with dedicated supplier partners according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. You will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or business related discipline
• Major experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, and/or Engineering
• Prior sourcing experience in negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers, sourcing strategy, and implementing contracts (T&Cs negotiations)
• Prior experience working in a complex global matrixed organization
• Prior experience in lean six sigma problem solving methodology & driving continuous improvement projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Prior GE Leadership program experience, such as OMLP, FMP, CAS.
• Strong quantitative and data research skills to perform spend analytics, DMAIC problem solving and identify cost-out opportunities.
• 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 to present complex technical and commercial topics with clear, concise and effective messaging to stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to challenge the status quo and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong problem solving skills with objective, factual and data driven approach.
• Driving ideation to action plan, breaking down strategic ideas into tactical action plan and driving closure with sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global spend of over $30M on allocated Electrical commodities and develop/manage sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals with SQDC mindset.
• Steer/Support the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle.
• Minimize GE Vernova risk exposure, by working closely with Projects and Contracts (Commercial, Legal, Commodity Sourcing, Engineering, compliance, customs, etc.) teams to ensure customer flow downs & our standard terms and conditions are pass-through to suppliers.
• Drive strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction , lead time reduction, defect reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes.
• Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area
• Leverage Lean tools to drive process improvements and waste elimination.
• Interface with other GE Vernova business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost
• Work closely with engineering, buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved. In the event of non-conformances, hold supplier accountable by recovering cost of poor quality claim. Support RCA and CAPA partnering with SQE team.
• Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
• Aligning closely with cross functional leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance. Hold supplier accountable for late deliveries and recover Liquidated damages.
• Partner with fulfilment team to drive lead time reduction, capacity enhancement, expedite deliveries, remove bottlenecks to improve on-time delivery performance of the supplier.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

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