Lead Sourcing Specialist- Buyer/Procurement

About the role

Supply chains don't run themselves — they're built by people who know how to anticipate, negotiate, and deliver. As a Lead Sourcing Specialist at GE Vernova, you'll be at the center of a global procurement operation, driving commodity strategies for Gas Turbine components and making sure the right parts arrive at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your decisions have real operational impact, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement cycle — create and release Purchase Orders (POs) on time to support the master manufacturing schedule, keeping the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system current with scheduling changes and cancellations.
• Drive supplier relationships — collaborate with suppliers and Materials Resource Planners to manage fulfillment, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Lead sourcing strategy — apply sourcing policies and lead material initiatives for the strategic sourcing team, including deflation activities, supply change risk mitigation, lead time reduction, and payment terms improvement.
• Support new product growth — contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and cash flow improvement initiatives across a global, matrixed supply chain.
• Bridge technical and commercial needs — provide guidance to suppliers on compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and coordinate with Operations, Shop Scheduling, and configuration control teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, or production planning
• OR a High School Diploma / GED (General Educational Development) with a minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience in the same disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience managing fulfillment activities, including purchase order tracking, delivery scheduling, and supplier escalation, within a manufacturing or industrial supply chain environment
• Minimum 2-3 years hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable modern ERP platform
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fulfillment management

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and systems proficiency skills, with a track record of operating effectively across diverse organizational structures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

Pay

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $82,900.00 and $138,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.