Global Sourcing Systems, Initiatives & Advanced Analytics Leader
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
This leader will define and execute the future state sourcing vision for GE Vernovamodernizing how sourcing works across businesses through process harmonization systems simplification advanced analytics and digital innovation while also serving as a trusted thought partner to the Sourcing Operations Leader and CPO.
The role requires a balance of strategic vision execution rigor digital fluency and executive presence with direct impact on productivity savings delivery risk management and sourcing maturity enterprise wide.
- Own and execute the global sourcing process systems and analytics strategy across GE Vernova
- Define and drive the SourcetoPay futurestate operating model ensuring simplification standardization scalability and strong governance
- Lead enterprise sourcing transformation programs from concept through execution with measurable business outcomes
- Conduct sourcing maturity assessments across Business Units and lead targeted improvement roadmaps
- Own and evolve the global sourcing systems landscape including platforms such as SupplierConnect Sourcegate Grid Fusion VMR Sourcing360 and ERP integrations
- Lead sourcing data ingestion into the enterprise data lake; define common metrics dashboards and insights
- Build scalable analytics capabilities to improve decisionmaking savings identification compliance and risk visibility
- Own sourcing master data strategy to ensure accuracy consistency and enterprise usability
- Define and execute the digital and GenAI roadmap for sourcing from usecase identification through deployment and adoption
- Partner with IT finance legal and external vendors to modernize sourcing tools and workflows
- Drive user adoption change management and capability building to fully capture technology value
- Benchmark external best practices and emerging technologies to accelerate sourcing maturity
- Lead highvisibility sourcing initiatives including:
- GenAI applications
- Risk management programs
- Commodity and category playbooks
- Shouldcosting and productivity initiatives
- Process excellence and Lean agendas
- Own CPOlevel governance including Sourcing Councils leadership operating rhythms and enterprise reviews
- Prepare executiveready materials for ELT Board and senior leadership forums
- Lead coach and develop a global team responsible for sourcing transformation systems and analytics
- Drive enterprise capabilitybuilding programs (digital GenAI sourcing foundations analytics fluency)
- Embed Lean Kaizen and continuous improvement principles across sourcing teams
- Foster a culture of accountability datadriven decision making and innovation
- Bachelors degree in supply chain business engineering or related field; MBA or Masters preferred
- 10 years of experience in sourcing procurement supply chain transformation or management consulting
- Proven success leading largescale global crossfunctional transformation programs
- Deep expertise in SourcetoPay processes digital platforms data architecture and analytics
- Demonstrated leadership in GenAI digital enablement automation and advanced analytics
- Strong executive communication storytelling and stakeholder influence skills
- Experience operating effectively in matrixed global organizations
- Familiarity with Lean Kaizen category management cost modeling and risk management strongly preferred
The ideal candidate is a strategic digitally fluent and executionoriented leader who:
- Simplifies complexity and drives enterprise alignment
- Translates vision into scalable sustainable execution
- Balances longterm transformation with nearterm business impact
- Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
- Builds highperforming teams and modern sourcing capabilities
This role sits at the center of GE Vernovas sourcing evolution with the opportunity to:
- Shape the global sourcing operating model
- Lead enterprise digital and GenAI transformation
- Influence executive decisionmaking at the highest levels
- Build a more connected insightdriven and futureready sourcing organization
Location: Preferred onsite locations are Atlanta GA or Cambridge MA. Candidates in other locations may be considered based on business needs.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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