Lead Sourcing Specialist- Buyer/Procurement

GE Vernova • Greenville, SC

1d • $82,900 - $138,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Supply chains don't run themselves — they're built by people who know how to anticipate, negotiate, and deliver. As a Lead Sourcing Specialist at GE Vernova, you'll be at the center of a global procurement operation, driving commodity strategies for Gas Turbine components and making sure the right parts arrive at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your decisions have real operational impact, this role was built for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, or production planning OR a High School Diploma / GED (General Educational Development) with a minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience in the same disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience managing fulfillment activities, including purchase order tracking, delivery scheduling, and supplier escalation, within a manufacturing or industrial supply chain environment.
• Minimum 2-3 years hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable modern ERP platform
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fulfillment management

Nice To Haves

• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and systems proficiency skills, with a track record of operating effectively across diverse organizational structures

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement cycle — create and release Purchase Orders (POs) on time to support the master manufacturing schedule, keeping the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system current with scheduling changes and cancellations.
• Drive supplier relationships — collaborate with suppliers and Materials Resource Planners to manage fulfillment, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Lead sourcing strategy — apply sourcing policies and lead material initiatives for the strategic sourcing team, including deflation activities, supply change risk mitigation, lead time reduction, and payment terms improvement.
• Support new product growth — contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and cash flow improvement initiatives across a global, matrixed supply chain.
• Bridge technical and commercial needs — provide guidance to suppliers on compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and coordinate with Operations, Shop Scheduling, and configuration control teams.

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
• 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