Project Procurement Logistics Manager

Role Overview

• Owning quality, costs (as negotiated by sourcing) and on-time delivery of the material and services for the Project.
• Co-owning the Engineering Procurement Plan for the scope, where applicable.
• Work with cross functional teams like Engineering, Sourcing to ensure the on-time delivery of documents (drawings, quotations, etc.) required to be obtained from suppliers.
• Ensure timely issuance of the purchase orders.
• Owning the budget related to material, maintain and monitor the budget.
• Periodic progress monitoring and reporting to his management.
• Support the bundling activities in the project which includes convening periodic meetings of stakeholders.
• Establishes the procurement schedule.
• Coordinates offsite and on-site procurement activities for the project.
• Interface as required in coordination with project director, commodity leaders and supplier quality responsible.
• Coordinate to ensure the on-time issuance of purchase requisitions in the respective system to ensure timely placement of POs.
• Follows up timely closure of NCRs (site and Shop) related to suppliers.
• Supports Commodity Leaders and Buyers in obtaining technical specifications from engineering on-time.
• Participates in and/or initiates periodic (preferably weekly) project meetings with the participation of quality, lead engineering, planning, logistics, project engineering manager etc. and follows up on the actions.
• Regularly reviews the fulfilment by suppliers of all contractual requirements in regards to customs and duties.
• Oversees claim management with the suppliers in coordination with Commodity leader/Buyer and the project.
• Effectively distributes and communicates relevant project information within the Procurement team.
• Establishes the monthly progress report, cost summary sheet and claim summary sheet.
• Responsible for reporting monthly progress, supplier claims and project cost summary to procurement management and into the project.
• Regularly updates suppliers cash out & project milestone recognition related to procurement.
• Represents procurement in Project meetings internally and externally, if so required by Project Director.
• Ensures invoices are released in accordance with the process in place.
• Supports compliance with the Quality and EHS rules as applicable to the sourcing function.
• Consolidates experience feedback to the Commodity Leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Vast experience in Sourcing and in a leadership role related to project procurement
• Experience as Project Manager / Tender Project Manager / Senior Purchasing Manager or Sales Project Manager
• Good understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract
• Risk management knowledge
• Ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams
• Negotiation skills either with supplier base or with customers
• General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures, and Sourcing management philosophy
• Ability to coach & develop team members
• Accountability, resilience, autonomy, and leadership
• Decision making, problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers
• Basics in scheduling/planning of large and complex projects
• Technical knowledge of products purchased and power plant familiarity
• Behave according to GE Code of Ethics and Values
• French speaking skills would be a plus.

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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off