Global Commodity Leader – Critical Minerals

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

Lead the development and execution of supply chain commodity strategies for minor metals and other critical minerals. The role works with senior commodity leaders, factories, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to deliver annual business objectives, support longer-term initiatives, and contribute to strategies for recovering and reusing these materials. It focuses on tier 1 and sub-tier supplier procurement, including securing sub-tier inputs used to produce investment castings and identifying synergies across the Power businesses. The position also supports direct or directed purchase agreements and long-term demand forecasting. The Global Commodity Leader partners with teams across EHS, Product Management, Materials Management, Quality, Finance, Design Engineering, and other functions to develop sustainable solutions for component value streams and sourcing. The role translates business priorities into commodity plans, manages near-term commitments and reporting, and contributes to long-term road maps. It executes sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations while supporting supplier selection, development, performance management, and operational priorities across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The role collaborates globally to address factory and supplier needs and escalates significant risks and trade-offs as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a technical, supply chain, business, or related discipline; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, or a related function.
Experience supporting commodity strategies, supplier negotiations, or cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
Willingness and ability to travel at least 25%.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in metals, critical minerals, investment castings, or industrial supply chains.
Strong oral and written communication skills and sound problem-solving ability.
Ability to document, plan, and execute sourcing activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, factories, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Negotiation and supplier-management experience.
Effective interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to balance tactical priorities with longer-term objectives.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to support and implement change.
Lean training or practical Lean experience.
Ability to execute plans and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of commodity supply chain strategies for tier 1 and sub-tier procurement of minor metals and other critical minerals.
Support factories and suppliers in securing sub-tier inputs used to produce investment castings, identify synergies across the Power businesses, and support direct or directed purchase agreements as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional owners to develop and maintain long-term demand forecasts for input materials.
Partner with EHS, Product Management, Materials Management, Quality, Finance, Design Engineering, and other functions to implement sustainable solutions for component value streams and the sourcing organization.
Engage business leaders and functional owners to understand priorities and translate them into commodity plans and actions.
Contribute to long-term commodity road maps, manage assigned short-term commitments, and maintain reporting on key metrics and execution.
Work cross-functionally to evaluate and execute buy strategies that support business objectives.
Execute sourcing initiatives involving safety and compliance, productivity and cost, supply-base rationalization, sole-source reduction, cycle time, on-time delivery, quality, Lean, and cash flow.
Develop negotiation plans for assigned suppliers and spend areas, conduct negotiations within approved strategies, and support supplier selection, development, and performance management.
Manage assigned strategic and tactical execution rhythms for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Collaborate globally to support factory and supplier needs and escalate significant risks and trade-offs as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Discretionary annual bonus
Professional development and competitive compensation