Mechanical Sourcing COE Leader

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

11d•$216,000 - $297,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Sourcing Leader is a critical member of the Wind Sourcing Leadership Team. The role leads a global team responsible for mechanical components across a global supply chain and customer footprint. You will be responsible to partner with key stakeholders to build a differentiated strategy and drive execution through the value chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of materials management, supply chain, manufacturing, sales & operating planning, and/or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of direct leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Strong operational acumen with demonstrated ability to focus on most impactful priorities, establish and maintain operational rhythm, and quickly implement countermeasures to deliver results
Strategic thinker – able to process many inputs, simplify complexity, and develop clear actions to impact most critical business performance indicators
Excellent business acumen
Lean mindset – able to drive process improvement, standard work, etc.
Effectively influences across a wide range of stakeholders. Credible voice on key issues and effectively engages with individuals at all levels of the organization
Detailed oriented with outstanding planning skills. Able to effectively contingency plan, identify risk in advance, and drive effective mitigation strategies
Global leadership experience with proven track record of delivering on business priorities. Attracts, develops, and grows talent. Excellent communicator, coach, and mentor
Advanced degree from an accredited university or college in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Responsibilities

Owns a large global sourcing strategy including cross-functional alignment with product, engineering and manufacturing
Leads a significant global spend delivering on cost, quality, delivery, safety, and supplier performance metrics
Drives Lean across the commodity value stream including building/executing lean roadmap, implementing standard work, and continuous improvement
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global sourcing team, ensuring alignment, accountability, and execution excellence
Partners with Product Management on component product cost targets that deliver profitable products to the market. Owns should-cost models, sourcing strategies, and design-to-cost initiatives
Own supplier selection and negotiation strategy, ensuring commercial terms and contract structures support long-term business needs
Drive strategic supplier management through regular engagement, performance reviews, and development plans aligned to balanced scorecard KPIs
Execute sourcing levers such as e-auctions, dual sourcing, localization, value engineering, and long-term agreements to meet financial and operational objectives
Monitor commodity trends, market dynamics, and risk factors, adjusting sourcing strategies proactively
Lead sourcing process standardization and best practice sharing across regions and functions within the commodity
Lead vendor recovery strategy and execution to ensure supplier accountability and mitigate financial impact to GEV
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and business conduct policies

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 Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits