Jul 13, 2026

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Commodity Management

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Job Description: • Propose and execute sourcing strategies for assigned DTCB and ITR commodities in alignment with business priorities and GE Vernova sourcing processes • Manage supplier performance across key metrics, including cost productivity, inflation/deflation, delivery, quality, and risk reduction • Support commodity planning activities, including business cases, dual+ sourcing, tooling investments, CAPEX requests, and financial impact analysis • Partner with suppliers to improve cost, capacity, quality, and sustainability performance • Pilot supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations • Coordinate supplier qualification activities, including audits, sample submissions, testing, validation, and homologation, in partnership with Quality and Engineering teams • Lead supplier contract implementation and ensure sourcing activities comply with internal policies, approval processes, and the GE Vernova Code of Conduct • Perform cost analysis including logistics, duties, taxes, make-or-buy, and total cost of ownership • Use data and KPIs to identify trends, support performance reviews, and help drive corrective actions • Work cross-functionally to resolve supplier-related issues involving cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share sourcing best practices across teams Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field • Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management within the energy or power transmission sector • Minimum 7 years of experience sourcing Circuit Breakers and/or Instrument Transformers or similar electrical products and their global supplier markets • Minimum 7 years of experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiations, and commercial analysis • Ability to develop business cases, cost analyses, and financial justifications • Knowledge of logistics, customs duties, taxes, make-or-buy analysis, and total cost of ownership • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including KPI tracking and root cause analysis • Knowledge of SAP MM and SCM modules • Availability for occasional travel within North America and internationally. Benefits: • No relocation assistance provided