Services Refurbishment Sourcing Team Leader
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Reporting to a global team of 34 employees (including internal and contracted resources) you will ensure the integrity of the sourcing value stream maintaining budget adherence operational excellence and strict compliance. This role is a key driver for GE Vernovas Operational Plan (OP) and Strategic Improvement Initiatives (SII).
Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead and mentor a global team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery (OTD) cost-out supplier quality and budget variance.
- Conduct performance reviews and support individual development plans aligned with business goals.
Value Stream & Strategy
- Own the sourcing value stream for Aeroderivative refurbishment ensuring standard work and process discipline.
- Develop sourcing strategies that optimize capacity planning and material availability for 2030 annual refurbishment projects.
- Apply Lean and Kaizen methodologies to drive operational efficiency across the supply chain.
Supplier Management & Execution
- Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFQs commercial negotiations contracting and supplier onboarding.
- Develop strategic partnerships to enhance supplier capability quality and lead times.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate risk and support business growth.
- Partner with Quality Engineering and Fulfillment teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with business requirements.
Financial & Compliance Excellence
- Manage budget targets ensuring alignment with annual OP and SII commitments.
- Deliver aggressive cost-out and productivity objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with GE Vernovas integrity quality and regulatory standards.
- On-Time Delivery (OTD):Meeting project milestones via high-performing suppliers.
- Cost-Out:Meeting or exceeding annual productivity and savings targets.
- Supplier Performance:Tracking quality responsiveness and capacity readiness.
- Budget Accuracy:Maintaining financial discipline across the portfolio.
- Compliance:Zero-defect adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
Required:
- Minimum of 56 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Business or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing global or cross-functional teams.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with a history of managing complex contracts.
- Exceptional analytical and financial acumen.
- Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Preferred:
- Masters degree or GE Vernova functional development program completion.
- Deep knowledge of Aeroderivative gas turbines and industrial repair processes.
- Demonstrated success in driving Lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience in rotating equipment or power generation services.
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
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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