Senior Sourcing Manager - Repair Shop and 3rd Party Repair

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Act as Senior Sourcing Manager for American Repair shops and 3rd party repair, taking the lead on sourcing activities and supplier management for Richmond, Morelia, and Atlanta Repair shops, as well as Steam turbine and Generator components repair (3rd party repair). This role involves leading a team, owning the supplier strategy, and managing project PO execution, including RFQ, negotiation, PO placement, PO fulfillment, and AP resolution.

Requirements

• Advanced experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• At least 5 years of sourcing manager experience.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership.
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain considerations and methods of driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience creating and working with negotiated agreements.
• Experience managing a regional or global team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and project management skills, with regular executive management interaction regarding sourcing activities and services.
• Experience in Gas Turbine repair related MRO business.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification and experience in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification to ensure all vendors working on site are qualified on safety to avoid safety risk.
• Work with quality team and SQEs to solve supplier quality issues and drive recovery plans.
• Manage and improve supply base performance and oversee the red/yellow flag process, partnering with material and production teams to prioritize, prevent, and/or solve production material issues.
• Work with material and production teams to implement material planning strategy and drive supplier Leadtime reduction through stocking agreements, advance orders, and value chain improvement via Kaizen and tools.
• Work with shop teams and engineering teams to define and implement savings projects, develop alternative suppliers and materials to achieve cost targets.
• Negotiate payment terms with vendors to assist the company's cash position and resolve AP issues to ensure timely payment to suppliers.
• Lead the creation and execution of the plan to transform the shop sourcing team and supplier base into a high-quality, best cost, and best Leadtime supply chain that leverages the power of the Repair Network.
• Train and coach Sourcing and buyers on policy, procedure, and develop expertise.
• Utilize Sourcing expertise to manage complex supplier management situations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in the sourcing process by utilizing Lean and daily management tools.
• Lead the assigned scope for global repair sourcing on 3rd party repair for a larger global impact beyond specific shop scope.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed