Job Description Summary

The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Commodity Management is responsible for executing commodity sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCB) Responsible for executing sourcing strategies and managing suppliers for DTCB and ITR commodities within the Grid Solutions – Power Transmission business.
Ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and risk mitigation through strong cross-functional collaboration and market expertise.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for DTCB and ITR commodities aligned with business priorities and internal processes;

• Manage supplier performance across cost, delivery, quality, and risk, driving continuous improvement and corrective actions;

• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP, negotiations, and commercial evaluations;

• Coordinate supplier qualification and development with Quality and Engineering, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements;

• Perform cost analysis (TCO, logistics, duties, make-or-buy) to support decision-making and business cases;

• Implement and manage supplier contracts in compliance with company policies and standards;

• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply issues and support project execution and operational performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field;

• Solid experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain within energy or power transmission sectors;

• Experience sourcing electrical equipment (e.g., circuit breakers, instrument transformers) and knowledge of global supplier markets;

• Strong background in supplier management, negotiations, and commercial analysis;

• Ability to develop business cases and perform financial and cost analyses (TCO, logistics, taxes, make-or-buy);

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including KPI tracking and root cause analysis;

• Fluent in English; Spanish/Portuguese is a plus, along with availability for occasional travel.

Diversity:
GE Vernova values diversity and encourages women, Black professionals, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIAP+ community, and individuals of all ages to apply for this opportunity.

Additional Information

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