Commodity Leader – Wind Electrical Sourcing COE

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Essential Responsibilities
Manage the global spend of Wind Turbine Cabinet commodities (Pitch System including control cabinet & motors) and develop/manage sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity to achieve variable cost productivity cash flow and controllership goals with SQDC mindset.
Steer/Support the global supplier selection qualification development and overall supplier management including managing the entire contract life cycle.
Minimize GEV risk exposure by working closely with Projects and Contracts (Commercial Legal Commodity Sourcing Engineering compliance customs etc.) teams to ensure customer flow downs & our standard terms and conditions are pass-through to suppliers.
Drive strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction lead time reduction defect reduction projects through contract negotiation process changes long term supplier agreements capacity audits standardization efforts etc.
Develop technical and market expertise in global commodity area
Leverage Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements and waste elimination. Interface with other GEV business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives.
Partner with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost.
Partner w/ engineering teams on ECA/R and Red Launch alert processes.
Work closely with engineering buyers and sourcing quality engineers to ensure fulfillment and quality requirements are the event of non-conformances hold supplier accountable by recovering cost of poor quality claim. Support RCA and CAPA partnering with SQE team.
Partner with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
Aligning closely with cross functional leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities and measure and manage supplier performance. Hold supplier accountable for late deliveries and recover Liquidated damages. Partner with fulfilment team to drive lead time reduction capacity enhancement expedite deliveries remove bottlenecks to improve on-time delivery performance of the supplier.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

Significant experience in Sourcing

Desired Characteristics

Clear & concise polished communication - written & verbal

Experience with contract negotiations and proven ability to lead and navigate complex cross-functional negotiations across diverse stakeholder groups
Proven outcomes of industrial sourcing testing integration.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between 83200.00 and 138800.00. 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 15 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.