Strategic Commodity Leader

Support direct material sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity group within GEV Gas Power. The role ensures Safety and Quality employ defined supply base to support operations (Delivery) and support cost effectiveness(Cost). Work closely with local organization teams to ensure flowless production and customer satisfaction. Run/support enhancement projects internally and externally (supply chain) to improve supply chain effectiveness and cross-functional network connections. Work closely with commodity leaders to execute sourcing strategy (short/long term).

Global Commodity Strategy:
Identify and assess supplier capabilities and capacities for sub-commodities.
Develop and execute a global strategy and target supplier panel (commodity landscape) to maximize supply chain security expand capacity wherever applicable and maximize cost savings.
Conduct competitive bidding for strategic supplier selection.
Leverage cross-functional teams to enhance negotiation outcomes based on should cost principles.
Negotiate long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
Supplier Development and Relationship Management:
Own the strategic supplier relationship and development process.
Initiate and lead strategic supplier qualifications in collaboration with supplier quality and engineering teams.
Define and enhance existing and new supply base capabilities to improve quality service levels fulfillment reduce cycle time and achieve cost savings.
Work with regional strategic sourcing teams to identify Near Shore Development (NSD) and localization opportunities.
Leverage cross-GEV business commodity strategies to drive synergies and efficiencies.
Project and Program Management:
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing in New Product Implementation (NPI) projects to define supply chain strategies.
Communicate the sourcing strategy and hand over negotiated capacity expansion and savings projects to site commodity and fulfillment teams for execution.
Ensure compliance with Quality and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) rules across all projects and operations.
Additional Responsibilities:
Further tasks not involved in this Job Description that the immediate leader/manager assigns with verbally or in writing.
Active participation in mandatory EHS trainings and events.
Follow EHS rules and ensure others adhere to them.
Report incidents and near misses to direct reports and the EHS department immediately.
Shut down operations if there is a risk of life or serious injury.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
BS/BA Degree (Technical or Business preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing
Previous manufacturing/sourcing and negotiation experience
Competencies:
Working knowledge of ERP Systems including Business Intelligence tools (Tableau)
Strong skills in MS Office Applications (including MS Access)
Desired Characteristics:
Demonstrated project/program leadership
Strong analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong business acumen
Solid communication and presentation skills in English
Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization
Self-starter resourceful team builder and leader
Strategic and global thinker
GEV Entry Level Program graduate (GEV employees only)
MS/MBA degree
BB Certification (GEV employees only)
5 years of sourcing experience

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $108800.00 and $181300.00. 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 October 14 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.