Define and own the global digital standard for purchasing execution across Gas Power Global Supply Chain
Cover the purchasing cycle from purchase requisition creation through purchase order placement, supplier acknowledgment, and goods receipt
Focus on removing friction, automating routine decisions, and ensuring purchasing workflows are standardized, integrated, and visible across all sites
Partner with Strategic Sourcing on digital tools that connect the transactional and strategic purchasing domains
Own the digital standard for the full purchasing execution cycle: purchase requisition creation and approval workflows, purchase order release and management, supplier order acknowledgment and confirmation, exception management and expediting, and goods receipt processing
Define and drive automation of routine purchasing decisions: auto-approval of standard requisitions within policy parameters, automated purchase order release from approved purchase requisitions, and exception-based alerting for deviations that require buyer intervention
Monitor purchasing process outcomes and data quality metrics: purchase order cycle time, lead time accuracy, exception rate, and automation rate as primary measures of standard adoption

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
7+ years in purchasing, procurement operations, or materials management in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with direct accountability for process standards or operational improvement
Hands-on experience with purchasing execution in ERP environments, including SAP Materials Management or Oracle Procurement, across multi-site manufacturing networks
Proven experience defining process standards and driving adoption across multi-site networks
Experience translating purchasing process requirements into functional specifications for technology teams
Strong influencing and facilitation skills across purchasing, planning, and operations stakeholders

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
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

Global Process Digital Authority, Purchasing

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