Strategic Commodity Leader

GE Vernova•Houston, TX

About The Position

Support direct material sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity group within GEV Gas Power, ensuring safety and quality, using the defined supply base to support operations and delivery, and supporting cost effectiveness. The role works closely with local organization teams to support smooth production and customer satisfaction, and leads or supports internal and external supply-chain improvement projects and cross-functional collaboration. It also partners with commodity leaders to execute short- and long-term sourcing strategies. The role develops global commodity strategies, assesses supplier capabilities and capacity, selects strategic suppliers through competitive bidding, negotiates long-term agreements, and manages strategic supplier relationships and development. It collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, regional sourcing teams, and site commodity and fulfillment teams on supplier qualification, capability improvements, localization, new product implementation, capacity expansion, and savings projects. The position requires compliance with Quality and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules. The employee must participate in required EHS training, report incidents and near misses, ensure others follow EHS rules, and shut down operations when there is a risk of death or serious injury. Additional tasks may be assigned by the immediate leader or manager. GE Vernova offers professional development and competitive compensation. The listed U.S. pay range is $108,800 to $181,300, with possible geographic differentials and discretionary annual bonus eligibility. The posting states that it is expected to remain open for at least seven days after October 14, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; technical or business degree preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing.
Previous manufacturing and sourcing experience.
Previous negotiation experience.
Working knowledge of ERP systems, including business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Access.
Solid communication and presentation skills in English.
Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated project or program leadership.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong business acumen.
Self-starter who is resourceful, a team builder, and a leader.
Strategic and global perspective.
GEV Entry Level Program graduate (GEV employees only).
MS or MBA degree.
BB Certification (GEV employees only).
Five or more years of sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess supplier capabilities and capacities for sub-commodities.
Develop and execute a global commodity strategy and target supplier panel to strengthen supply-chain security, expand capacity where applicable, and maximize cost savings.
Conduct competitive bidding for strategic supplier selection.
Use cross-functional teams and should-cost principles to improve negotiation outcomes.
Negotiate long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
Own strategic supplier relationships and supplier development.
Initiate and lead strategic supplier qualifications with supplier quality and engineering teams.
Develop new and existing supply-base capabilities to improve quality, service levels, fulfillment, and cycle time, and achieve cost savings.
Work with regional strategic sourcing teams to identify near-shore development and localization opportunities.
Use cross-GEV business commodity strategies to drive synergies and efficiencies.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on New Product Implementation projects to define supply-chain strategies.
Communicate sourcing strategies and hand over negotiated capacity-expansion and savings projects to site commodity and fulfillment teams for execution.
Ensure compliance with Quality and EHS rules across projects and operations.
Participate in mandatory EHS training and events, follow EHS rules, and ensure others adhere to them.
Immediately report incidents and near misses to direct reports and the EHS department.
Shut down operations if there is a risk of death or serious injury.
Perform additional tasks assigned verbally or in writing by the immediate leader or manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.