Lead Sourcing Specialist 1 - Commodity Management (f/m/d)

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At GE Vernova, the energy transition isn't a distant ambition — it's the work we do every day. As a Commodity Sourcing Leader on our mechanical equipment team, you'll help shape how we source critical components that power projects around the world. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution — someone who can negotiate complex contracts in the morning and collaborate with engineering teams in the afternoon to solve a supplier challenge. You'll be part of a global sourcing function that directly influences cost, quality, and delivery performance across GE Vernova's Gas Power business. If you want your work to have a measurable impact on how the world generates cleaner energy, this is your seat at the table.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience in a sourcing, operations, or supply chain role
• Minimum 3yrs of commercial experience in sourcing, sales, operations, engineering, and/or supply chain

Nice To Haves

• Prior sourcing experience in the energy, power generation, or industrial manufacturing sector
• Strong data analysis capabilities with the ability to translate insights into sourcing decisions
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results in a matrixed environment
• Strong experience working with logistics and commercial teams to manage regional capacity and localization requirements
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus in support of global supplier engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for your assigned mechanical commodity in partnership with the global commodity leader, with a focus on variable cost productivity, cash flow, and financial controllership goals.
• Lead end-to-end supplier management, including selection, qualification, development, and the full contract lifecycle from Request for Proposal (RFP) to supplier exit.
• Negotiate contracts and drive cost reduction by identifying savings opportunities, executing commercial negotiations, and implementing sustainable cost controls — collaborating with Finance to validate impact on the general ledger.
• Build technical and market expertise in your commodity area, staying current on global supply market trends, regional capacity dynamics, and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), fulfillment, logistics, and project teams to ensure suppliers are selected on time and equipment meets project requirements.
• Optimize procurement processes and align with global sourcing initiatives to improve the overall experience for internal customers and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and 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, as well as 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

What This Job Offers

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