Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Product Site Sourcing Leader

GE Vernova•Markham, ON

2d•CA$88,900 - CA$112,000

About The Position

This Individual is a strong contributing member to provide overall site sourcing support to assigned product lines and execute defined metrics, for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and mass production items.

Requirements

BA/BS degree (Engineering or Business preferred)
Minimum 5+ years Sourcing / Procurement Supplier Management experience in a major industrial environment
Ability to collaborate with remote team across time zones
Knowledge/expertise of Grid Automation product lines, electronic components and mechanical assemblies
Interpretation of purchasing contracts, industry standards, regulatory requirement documents

Nice To Haves

Proven change agent with excellent facilitative leadership and problem-solving skills
Solid oral/written communication and influencing skills
Project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Expertise with negotiations and related analytical skills
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Windows, Excel)
Leadership skills and ability to direct a cross functional team
Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
Highly motivated, self-directed and self-sufficient
Purchasing system / Oracle or SAP experience

Responsibilities

Represent Sourcing during scheduled functional reviews and prepare Sourcing Review templates for leadership Business Reviews for NPI programs
Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive a robust process on Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification and monitor Supplier Performance KPIs to develop supply base ability to deliver value
Work effectively with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain personnel on day-to-day problem resolutions, engineering change process and improvement opportunities
Lead assigned sourcing initiatives and developed sourcing strategy to drive product lines deflation, sole source elimination, supplier early engagement, supplier on time delivery, supplier MOQ/lead-time reduction/VMI programs.
Partner with key commodity sourcing leaders to align sourcing strategy, initiatives and leverage volumes globally and regionally
Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing programs / processes
Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services
Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing
Manage the complete purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA and Bailments)