Sr. Sourcing Contracts Manager

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

Negotiate with suppliers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how contract negotiation issues integrate with other stakeholders; has working knowledge of potential suppliers and the factors that differentiate them. Utilizes contract negotiation experience, knowledge and influencing skills to serve as contracting negotiation subject matter expert and lead contract negotiations, training and projects and initiatives for sourcing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 8 years' experience in Sourcing, Contracting, Finance, Legal, Commercial, or equivalent consulting experience
Minimum 8 year’s experience drafting and negotiating commercial terms and conditions and closing complex business transactions

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate
MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance or Engineering
Sourcing / contracting experience in a multinational company
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to independently translate legal concepts into practical business and technical solutions and explain such solutions to stakeholder
Aggressive self-starter
Strong project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to lead, plan, document, and execute projects and programs
Established project management skills and experience.
Financial acumen and experience with drafting and negotiating rebate and other pricing clauses and tracking rebates and/or savings to ensure contract compliance

Responsibilities

Assist the category management and business sourcing teams with negotiating a wide variety of complex contracts including agreements for the procurement of goods, services, software and hardware, and non-disclosure agreements
Work closely with Sourcing professionals and Legal to assist them with the deviation approval process, including securing approvals as necessary, contract execution and archiving, and assist with selection and implementation of contract life cycle management tools
Work closely with legal counsel such as Sourcing, Commercial, EHS, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Intellectual Property and ITC Counsels to get their input and/or approval on various provisions and/or deviation
Take personal responsibility for quality and accuracy of sourcing contracts, and work to improve response times
Lead compliance-related issues as needed
Serve as the subject matter expert and lead Sourcing terms and conditions and other training as needed
Review and draft Sourcing policies and procedures, develop standard work and guidance to assist the team, and lead special initiatives
Use strong communication skills to communicate complex messages to others and serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus. Use influencing skills to influence others on topics within field.
Lead projects with moderate risk and resource requirements.
Develop specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
Serve as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest functional developments in own area.
Assist with strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
Financial acumen and experience with drafting and negotiating rebate and other pricing clauses and tracking rebates and/or savings to ensure contract compliance

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
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