Execute regional direct and indirect commodity strategies that align with global mandates while prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
Collaborate with Sales and Application Engineering during the bidding phase to provide competitive pricing and lead-time commitments that win new business
Protect project margins by eliminating cost erosion
Oversee material budgets, approve high-threshold orders, and proactively alert Project Management to critical deviations
Lead the procurement team in rigorous order management, ensuring all materials and documentation meet contractual quality and on-time delivery standards
Partner with Supplier Quality Management (SQM) to qualify, onboard, and audit suppliers
Drive supplier progress plans focused on capacity, logistics, and product optimization
Serve as a key stakeholder on the leadership team, integrating sourcing activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to streamline execution
Ensure 100% adherence to Group Compliance, customs regulations, and international tariffs while optimizing material and product cost position
Deliver monthly KPI reports and financial forecasts to Business Leadership, balancing potential losses with strategic savings initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering or a related field
8+ years of leadership in Sourcing & Procurement, ideally within a complex, project-based engineering or energy environment
Proven track record of managing multi-site teams within an international, matrixed organization
Expert-level command of SAP-based ERP systems and a deep understanding of Lean Procurement principles
A 'hands-on' leader with a strategic mindset; an expert negotiator capable of resolving conflicts while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Ability to travel up to 20 % (including international) to support regional sites and supplier audits.
Tech Stack
ERP
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants