GE Vernova · 11 hours ago
Lead Buyer (Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist)-1
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a Lead Buyer to support End to End Sourcing/Procurement processes related to Field Services Sourcing Operations. The Lead Buyer will negotiate and release purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies while collaborating with various business levels.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Leads commercial responsibility for the purchasing activities
RFQ, negotiate, place and follow-up on Purchase Orders (execution and fulfillment)
Manage relationships with suppliers including commercial issues and schedule changes
Update ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Develop solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction
Negotiate Terms of Purchase
Leads the regional commercial supplier on-boarding (manage supplier master data) and collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification
Work together with all levels of the business including SPB (Senior Professional Band) and EB (Executive Band) level Support the commodity strategy, target panel and action plan developed by Commodity Leaders
Develop awareness/knowledge of field services
Lead supplier performance reviews
Work cross functionally with operations team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 6 years professional Sourcing / Procurement experience, or similar field
Fluent in English, additional languages welcome
Preferred
General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedure, and Sourcing management principles
Proactive in continuously seeking the most competitive and reliable offer
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Quality mindset
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Accountability, resilience, autonomy
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Bilingual (Spanish / English)
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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