GE Vernova is a company focused on innovative energy solutions, and they are seeking a Tender and Project Sourcing Manager. In this role, you will develop and lead sourcing strategies for projects, negotiate costs, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies while collaborating with various teams to meet project requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Define strategy, evaluate and negotiate costs for equipment (non-exclusive internal and external) and site works in support of NAM ACS, FACTS and HVDC projects
- Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Contracts and Project Controls teams to understand technical requirements, customer expectations and timelines
- Analyze project schedules and ensure supplier quotations, lead times and delivery commitments align with project milestones and critical path requirements
- Manage master planning for Sourcing and ensure operational alignment across all functions within the project team
- Ensure supplier assessments, supplier onboarding, and supplier qualifications are completed timely in partnership with Commodity Managers
- Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project cost, schedule and quality
- Negotiate project-specific agreements for external material/equipment, subcontractors and site works where applicable
- Lead and understand the firming calculation during project close-out, ensuring accurate cost validation, final commitments and financial alignment with project results
- Ensure compliance with GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high voltage electrical construction project environment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with contracting and negotiation of equipment, material, and subcontractors
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic & internationally 20% of the time
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
- Experience in utility construction sourcing, including HV electrical equipment and site works
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Strategic thinker / planner with ability to handle multiple projects and drive strategy
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills