Regional Commodity Manager

GE Vernova • Saratoga Springs, UT

3d • Remote

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing and leading the Sourcing commodity strategy for internal and external equipment for high voltage electrical installation projects. This role is responsible for achieving a highly competitive bid environment via supplier identification, development and selection, contract price and terms negotiations, market analysis and risk management to ensure cost effective and reliable supply chain for GEV. Job Description About Us: Come bring your energy to change the world Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Why we come to work: At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. In Project Controls, our goal is to ensure the right rigor around schedule and cost management processes to deliver projects on-time and within budget. With focus and rigor around tools, processes, operating rhythm, and people, here you shall have the opportunity to learn, contribute and excel in one of the best Project controls functions in the industry. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing category management in manufacturing industry or project environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with contracting and negotiation of equipment and material
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in engineering or technical discipline or MBA
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time and in budget
• Experience in sourcing or supply chain in a high voltage electrical construction project environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation expertise
• Strategic thinker / planner
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Able to develop a strategy and drive execution in a matrixed environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies to meet GSI NAM Project needs ensuring cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate and manage supplier relationships.
• Track market trends, commodity prices and risks to implement buy strategies.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality team to assess, and qualify new suppliers
• Negotiate master supply agreements as well as project-specific agreements for equipment and material
• Work closely with Tender Sourcing Leaders on commercial bids to align on commodity strategy, ensuring supplier evaluation and selection is completed in tender stage.
• Implement operating rhythm for continuous improvement, accountability, and efficiency in supplier engagement in Execution
• Drive KPIs: Deflation, DTP, Quality, Compliance, OTD
• Source and develop certified minority, veteran-owned, women-owned, and small business suppliers to achieve customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with GE sourcing policies and procedures

Benefits

• The prestations d’assurance maladie comprennent la couverture des soins médicaux, dentaires et ophtalmologiques et des médicaments sur ordonnance, l'accès à un coach santé et des infirmiers 24h/24 et 7j/7, et l'accès au programme d'aide aux employés, avec des services confidentiels d'évaluation, de conseil et d'orientation disponibles 24h/24 et 7j/7.
• Les prestations de retraite comprennent le plan d'épargne retraite de GE, une opportunité d'épargne 401(k) fiscalement avantageuse avec abondement de l'entreprise et cotisations de retraite payées par l'entreprise, ainsi que l'accès aux consultants en planification et aux ressources Fidelity.
• Les autres avantages comprennent l'aide aux frais de scolarité, l'aide à l'adoption, le congé parental payé, l'assurance invalidité, l'assurance vie et les congés payés pour vacances ou maladie.

What This Job Offers

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