Job Description Summary

The Global Category Leader Professional Services is responsible for leading GE Vernovas global category management strategy for Consulting Services Financial Services and Legal Services. This role drives category strategy strategic sourcing supplier management and cross-functional alignment to deliver business outcomes total cost efficiency and strong supplier performance. The role also leads and develops a global team while partnering closely with Business Unit Category Management Sourcing Operations Supply Chain Legal and functional stakeholders.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of global category strategies across Professional Services spend areas including Consulting Services Financial Services and Legal Services

Build lead and develop a high-performing global category management team

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the full sourcing lifecycle including strategy development market analysis RFX execution supplier selection negotiation contract creation and buy channel management

Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build trust influence decisions and achieve business objectives

Partner with Business Unit Category Management teams to ensure alignment on global category strategies sourcing priorities and policy execution

Champion and deliver total cost efficiency and annual productivity improvements across assigned categories

Lead supplier management and performance monitoring to drive value improve service delivery and support business continuity across consulting financial and legal service providers

Own and maintain category strategies and master service agreement (MSA) frameworks for assigned spend categories including Legal Services

Lead cross-functional teams on strategic sourcing initiatives and category-related projects

Track category performance monitor implementation progress and ensure realization of targeted business benefits

Drive sourcing best practices standardization and continuous improvement across the category portfolio

Leverage market intelligence benchmarking analytics and financial analysis to inform strategy and decision-making

Qualifications / Requirements

Significant experience in Sourcing Procurement Operations or equivalent consulting experience related to Finance or other professional services

Demonstrated experience leading organizational process and culture change

Demonstrated experience engaging senior executive and ELT leadership within a company

Strong experience in strategic sourcing supplier management and category strategy development

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization

For roles outside the USA significant experience comparable to a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience)

For roles in the USA a Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with significant experience in the job family group/function) or equivalent experience/knowledge

Desired Characteristics

MBA or Bachelors degree in Sourcing Supply Chain Management or a related field or equivalent experience/knowledge

Inspirational people leader with a collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across functional areas

Strong experience with procurement processes and system integration projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Sourcing procurement or analytics experience in a multinational company

Comfortable using research tools analytics and financial analysis to support decision-making

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management skills

Thought leader with experience using external benchmarking to drive process improvements

Proven track record of implementing change and delivering results

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline:

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $149400.00 and $248900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 03 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.