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GE Vernova · 1 month ago

Global Commodity Leader – Controls (Wind Electrical Sourcing COE) (m/w/d)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$109K/yr - $181K/yr

GE Vernova is focused on renewable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Global Commodity Leader for their Wind Electrical Sourcing Center of Excellence. The role involves managing global spending on Wind Turbine Cabinet commodities and developing sourcing strategies to achieve cost productivity while ensuring supplier performance and risk management.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Manage the global spend of Wind Turbine Cabinet commodities (controls, sensors, monitors, SCADA) and develop/manage sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals with SQDC mindset

Steer/Support the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle

Minimize GEV risk exposure, by working closely with Projects and Contracts (Commercial, Legal, Commodity Sourcing, Engineering, compliance, customs, etc.) teams to ensure customer flow downs & our standard terms and conditions are pass-through to suppliers

Drive strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction , lead time reduction, defect reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, long term supplier agreements, capacity audits, standardization efforts, etc

Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area

Leverage Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements and waste elimination. Interface with other GEV business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives

Partner with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost

Work closely with engineering, buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are achieved. In the event of non-conformances, hold supplier accountable by recovering cost of poor quality claim. Support RCA and CAPA partnering with SQE team

Partner with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements

Aligning closely with cross functional leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance. Hold supplier accountable for late deliveries and recover Liquidated damages. Partner with fulfilment team to drive lead time reduction, capacity enhancement, expedite deliveries, remove bottlenecks to improve on-time delivery performance of the supplier

Qualification

Contract negotiationsSourcing strategy developmentSupplier managementLeanSix SigmaIndustrial software sourcingCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Significant experience in Sourcing

Preferred

Clear & concise, polished communication - written & verbal

Experience with contract negotiations involving industrial software or proven ability to lead and navigate complex, cross-functional negotiations across diverse stakeholder groups

Proven outcomes of industrial software sourcing, testing, integration, SCADA

Sourcing for industrial digital commodities, digital applications, digital monitoring for the Renewable Energy Industry

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.