Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from purchase order placement through delivery, including PO follow-up, supplier communication, expediting, and resolution of delivery, quality, commercial, and schedule-related issues.

• Maintain effective supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact for purchase order execution, ensuring suppliers understand and meet contractual, technical, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Monitor and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring information is accurate and current, including pricing, delivery dates, quantities, and other relevant order details.

• Apply sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies while using sound judgment to address day-to-day procurement challenges and changing business requirements.

• Utilize analytical thinking and working knowledge of procurement practices to evaluate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that support cost, quality, delivery, and operational objectives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Project Management, and other functional teams, to resolve supplier and procurement-related issues.

• Leverage knowledge of assigned commodities, suppliers, markets, and competitive factors to support sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for improved cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance.

• May lead small-scale projects or process improvement initiatives with limited risk and resource requirements.

• Operate with a degree of autonomy within established policies, procedures, and functional practices, while exercising judgment to modify approaches and recommend alternative solutions when circumstances require.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

OR

• High school diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Procurement

Desired Characteristics

• Working experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage supplier relationships and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, coordinate, and execute projects and initiatives.
• Established project management and process improvement skills (PMP or Six Sigma Belt Certifications are a plus).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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