Strategic Sourcing Leader - Inconel Forgings

GE Vernova

3d•$125,000 - $208,300

About The Position

As the Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader for Inconel Forgings, develop, implement, and lead the overall commodity strategy across GE Vernova Gas Power, managing an annual spend portfolio growing to over $0.5 billion. Work directly with P&Ls, functions, and regions to drive capacity expansion supporting business ramp-up and deliver cost-out commitments. Initially overlap and train with the current Strategic Sourcing Leader before assuming ownership of the portfolio.

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, with new product or process development experience.
At least 5 years of experience working with sourcing legal teams on contract writing, combined with an MBA, financial background, or graduation from leadership programs (OMLP/MMP).
Strategic thinking and demonstrated change-agent experience, with strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with databases and AI tools.
LEAN or Six Sigma Green/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, and supplier development, overseeing 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, 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 effective working relationships with globally based strategic suppliers and materials management teams.
Develop a long-term strategic framework and annual operating plan commitments, establishing communication and reporting rigor to track metrics.
Uphold legal and compliance requirements, identifying team initiatives to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Guide and support team members in managing the Inconel recycling program to optimize cost benefits and support sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits and insurance.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off for vacation or illness.
15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity eligibility; the posting also describes discretionary annual bonus eligibility.