Sourcing Operations Manager - Nuclear Business

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

As a key leader of the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear (GVH) Sourcing staff, you will be an active contributor to operationalizing the sourcing business vision/strategy. You will work with other leaders to drive operational performance excellence and strategic initiatives across the sourcing organization, mobilizing change to achieve business results and build sustainable business improvements. In this individual contributor role, you will work cross-functionally to execute on key sourcing business activities. Deliverables include developing, implementing, and managing operations processes and systems to ensure a high level of efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a technical or business curriculum
10 years of professional or military experience in relevant discipline (i.e. sourcing, commercial processes, supply chain, finance, services, engineering, project management, lean)
2 years of sourcing or operations experience
2 years of management experience
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% (more if working remote). The preferred work location is on site in Wilmington, NC. Highly qualified remote candidates will be considered. Remote candidates will be expected to be in Wilmington, NC at least 2 weeks per month.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or other relevant degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strong organization operating cadence and metrics, and drive priorities to completion.
Cross-functional leadership experience in Finance, Project Management and/or Supply Chain
Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse, and dynamic cross-functional global team; strong influencing and problem-solving abilities.
Proven track record of results using Lean or INPO methodologies.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills
Strong leader capable of working successfully in a matrix organization and as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results
Strong computer and data visualization and data analytics skills, including Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Smartsheet and Oracle Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) systems
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

Manage the sourcing operations team; promote team morale, involvement; encourage excellence in compliance, safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC).
Partner with leadership to build a strong sourcing operating rhythm that drives business outcomes.
Act as the strategy partner to sourcing leader to ensure a) the strategic initiatives and lean roadmap are aligned with the long-term sourcing strategy and b) ensure all staff have aligned/complimentary strategies to drive the business in accordance with the long-term strategy roadmap.
Own the agenda and preparation of sourcing operating rhythms related to key initiatives, monthly operating reviews (MORs), leadership team meetings, all employee sessions, etc.
Run operating reviews as requested.
Review key sourcing processes with the lens of Lean, to increase efficiency and scalability, with impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
On selected initiatives, lead deployment of the full Lean toolbox. VSM, PSR, Projects, Standard Work, Kaizen events driving process efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop and manage roadmap to drive organizational improvements on key capabilities that align to the GEV Procurement Maturity Assessment.
Lead critical business projects and operational initiatives, from planning to execution. Ensure timelines, budgets and quality standards are met or exceeded. Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
Build and maintain dashboards, reports and KPIs to monitor operational performance. Develop and lead operationalization of appropriate metrics along with KPIs/TTIs for sourcing SQDC priorities. Own sourcing operating rhythms and mechanisms.
Provide key output data, metrics and presentations for reporting, operations reviews, and business communications. Create actionable analytics with data that helps the sourcing function proactively solve problems and create customer value.
Provide Sourcing support for tools including, but not limited to: Oracle ERP, SSS, Supplier Connect/Onboarding, AP Systems. Use data to drive decision-making and inform strategy, and identify trends and issues through data analysis and recommend improvements
Enable compliance with GE Supplier Compliance Enterprise Standards, including Know your Supplier (KYS), Social Responsibility Guidelines (SRG), Supplier Diversity, 3Ps, etc. Assist in defining and implementing scalable policies and processes to manage sourcing compliance. Oversee programs, processes, and audits to measure and analyze progress towards compliance priorities.
Collaborate across teams/functions to support simplification and align sourcing operations with business priorities. Act as sourcing liaison in cross-functional project reviews and collaborate with functional leaders to execute strategies that support customer needs. Interface with customers and regulators as required; ensure sourcing efforts fulfill key customer requirements

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 resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off