Strategic Sourcing Site Works Team Leader

GE Vernova

3d•$108,800 - $181,300•Remote

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Site Works Team Leader to lead Commodity Managers and Coordinators managing a portfolio of Electrical & Civil site works subcontractors, Site Erected Buildings, and Engineering suppliers supporting NAM Projects, including ACIS, FACTS, HVDC, and Services. The role leads development and execution of sourcing strategies to drive operational excellence, cost competitiveness, supplier capability, and sustainable results aligned with SQDC. It contributes to sourcing strategy during both tendering and project execution. The position oversees daily operational needs, strategic sourcing, and people leadership. It establishes operating rhythms and manages sourcing performance, develops commodity plans and sourcing analytics, assesses supplier capabilities, negotiates subcontract agreements, and works cross-functionally to align sourcing with business and project needs. It also promotes continuous improvement and ensures compliance with company policies, regulations, and contractual obligations. This is a remote position with domestic and international travel of approximately 30% required. GE Vernova offers competitive compensation, with a U.S.-based salary range of $108,800 to $181,300, subject to geographic differentials and candidate factors, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
At least 10 years of experience in Pre-Construction Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Project Management.
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role related to Projects and/or Supply Chain.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time, in compliance with company travel and tax policies.
Strong analytical and commercial skills, including experience in cost modeling, market intelligence, and supplier evaluation.
Deep understanding of sourcing engineered equipment and construction-related services.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with remote teams.
Ability to establish and drive operational rigor in a matrixed environment.
Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of scheduling and planning large, complex projects.
Technical knowledge of products purchased.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in industrial, energy, or construction sectors.
Proven experience managing teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
Demonstrated ability to build structure and capability in fast-paced, complex environments.
Demonstrated ability to set a vision and lead organizational success across functional teams.
Experience effectively developing, coaching, and mentoring talent.
Experience with electrical substations, transmission infrastructure, or related EPC projects, including understanding of construction subcontracting.
Good understanding of legal and contractual aspects of EPC contracts, with negotiation expertise.

Responsibilities

Oversee the three pillars of Site Works scope: daily operational needs, strategic sourcing, and people leadership.
Manage daily Site Works Sourcing KPIs, including cost deflation, Days to Pay (DTP), vendor recovery, and sourcing on-time delivery (OTD).
Establish operating rhythms that align the team with annual objectives and key priorities.
Develop strategic commodity plans that account for the competitive landscape, capacity constraints, and future demand to support supply continuity and resilience.
Create heat maps and dashboards.
Develop should-cost models, benchmarking tools, and supplier cost breakdown structures.
Develop and execute supplier capability assessments aligned with technical, quality, and commercial expectations.
Build and manage a historical quote and pricing database to support analytics, negotiation strategies, and continuous improvement.
Establish commercial agreements that drive competitive costs and mitigate risk while aligning with project schedules, technical requirements, and customer expectations.
Negotiate subcontract agreements.
Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and innovation.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other functions to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Collaborate with the Tender Sourcing Leader to align tendering and sourcing execution strategies and support the transition from bid development to project execution.
Drive operational accountability among sourcing coordinators and ensure efficient, timely execution of RFQ processes in ITO and OTR.
Promote Lean principles and continuous improvement within the sourcing function.
Ensure compliance with GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies, regulatory requirements, and project and customer contractual obligations.
Measure and support performance in execution within budget, cash management, on-time delivery, claim management, NCP resolution and closure, and talent identification and development.
Lead, develop, coach, and mentor team members.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and retirement contributions
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
Professional development opportunities