Strategic Sourcing Leader - Inconel Forgings

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader for Inconel Forgings will develop, implement, and lead the commodity strategy across GE Vernova Gas Power, managing an annual spend portfolio growing to more than $0.5 billion. The role works with P&Ls, functions, and regions to expand capacity for business ramp-up and deliver cost-out commitments. The successful candidate will initially overlap and train with the current Strategic Sourcing Leader before assuming full portfolio ownership. The position leads global sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiations, supplier development, and supplier management. It partners with supply chain, engineering, legal, senior leaders, and functional owners to meet business priorities, optimize total landed cost, qualify suppliers, expand capacity, and execute supply agreements. The role also drives sourcing performance metrics, supplier LEAN initiatives, compliance and risk mitigation, and the Inconel recycling program to optimize cost benefits and support sustainability efforts. The position offers a base pay range of $125,000–$208,300 per year, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a performance bonus or variable incentive compensation/equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource; Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; and paid time off. The posting also lists 12 paid holidays and permissive time off. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
At least 10 years of experience in Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and/or Supply Chain.
Demonstrated negotiation expertise.
Strong data analytics skills and a proven ability to manage complex, high-spend portfolios.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills across diverse organizational levels.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise in large open-die and nickel-base forgings.
Experience with new product or process development.
At least 5 years of experience working with sourcing legal teams on contract writing.
An MBA, financial background, or graduation from leadership programs such as OMLP/MMP.
Strategic thinking and demonstrated change-agent capability.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with databases and AI tools.
LEAN or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification or equivalent quality credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and execute global sourcing strategies for the Inconel Forgings commodity.
Drive strategic negotiations, supplier selection, supplier development, and comprehensive supplier management to achieve operational goals and support volume growth.
Deliver sourcing metrics and initiatives, including productivity, deflation, Product Cost Out (PCO), cash, lead-time reduction, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and quality improvements.
Collaborate with sourcing teams, senior leaders, and functional owners to align with business priorities and shape commodity growth strategies.
Champion LEAN initiatives and events at assigned suppliers and ensure follow-up actions are executed.
Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to optimize the total landed cost of Inconel forgings.
Co-lead supplier development and new qualification milestones to expedite strategies for expanding supplier capacity.
Partner with legal teams to draft and execute supply agreements, amendments, cash advance agreements, and other required legal documents.
Build working relationships with globally based strategic suppliers and materials management teams.
Develop a strategic long-term framework and annual operating plan commitments, with communication and reporting rigor to track metrics.
Uphold applicable legal and compliance requirements, identify team initiatives to ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.
Guide and support team members managing the Inconel recycling program to optimize cost benefits and support sustainability efforts.
Initially overlap and train with the current Strategic Sourcing Leader before assuming full ownership of the portfolio.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance or benefits
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Performance bonus or variable incentive compensation/equity