Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Drive global sourcing strategy for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers and HV Instrument Transformers, optimizing costs and performance through rigorous KPI management. Lead end-to-end supplier qualification and negotiations, securing high-value partnerships while ensuring total alignment with GE Vernova's compliance and governance standards. Leverage data-driven analytics to proactively identify risks, perform root cause analysis, prepare and execute action plans ensuring supply chain continuity across diverse markets. Ensure and lead cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Operations to deliver excellence in sourcing projects.

Commodity Strategy, Governance & KPI Ownership

• Execute NAM and global sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCB) and Instrument Transformers (ITR), aligned with Grid Solutions PT priorities and GE Vernova Sourcing Governance.
• Own and drive key GE Vernova sourcing KPIs, including but not limited to:
• Year-over-year cost productivity (PPV, cost-out)
• Inflation and deflation management with root cause analysis
• Dual-sourcing and supplier risk reduction metrics
• Supplier delivery and quality performance (OTD, DPPM)
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with GE Vernova policies, approval matrices, and the GE Vernova Code of Conduct.

Supplier Development & Market Management

• Lead supplier development initiatives focused on cost competitiveness, capacity, quality, and sustainability within the LTCB, DTCB and Instrument Transformers supplier market.
• Propose and drive dual-sourcing and regionalization strategies to mitigate risk for critical grid projects.
• Maintain deep understanding of global supplier landscapes, including strategic component manufacturers across Americas, Europe, and Asia.

End-to-End Supplier & Part Homologation

• Own a portfolio of sourcing and qualification initiatives from supplier prospection to final homologation.
• Lead supplier identification, market screening, and capability assessments specific to DTCB and ITR technologies.
• Structure and lead RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Define and manage soucing project timelines, milestones, and financial tracking for approved investments in tooling at suppliers.
• Coordinate and support supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering/R&D teams.
• Manage sample deliveries, pilot batches, and coordinate the defined scope of testing and validation.
• Ensure disciplined technical and quality reporting, formal approvals, and final supplier/part homologation.
• Establish supplier agreements and contracts following successful qualification.

Negotiation, Contracting & Cost Management

• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers senior leadership and decisionmakers.
• Structure and manage regional and global contracts, ensuring alignment with cost models, risk allocation, compliance, and long-term value creation.
• Perform comprehensive cost analyses, including logistics, duties, taxes, make-or-buy evaluations, and total cost of ownership.

Data Analytics, Reporting & Performance Reviews

• Use data analytics tools to support fact-based sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present commodity performance reviews, including KPI dashboards, inflation/deflation drivers, and savings realization.
• Define corrective action plans and track execution through established governance forums.

Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Support

• Act as a structured problem solver, supporting Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Lead or support supplier related root cause analysis related to cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity issues.
• Define, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure issues are resolved in a sustainable manner and lessons learned are embedded into sourcing and qualification processes.

Transversal Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Lead and participate in transversal initiatives across sourcing, engineering, R&D, tendering, finance, quality, and customer project execution teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for DTCB and ITR sourcing, mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and continuous improvement culture.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management within the energy or power transmission sector.
• Experience in power transmission equipment, Circuit Breakers and/or Instrument Transformers and their global supplier markets.
• Demonstrated success in global sourcing, supplier development, and complex negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage projects, build business cases, CAPEX proposals, and financial impact analyses.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, customs duties, taxes, make-or-buy analysis, and total cost ownership.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and action planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Availability for occasional travel within Americas and internationally.

Desired Characteristics

• Operates with high autonomy, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong influencer capable of leading transversal teams without formal authority.
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, structured, data-driven, and execution-focused.
• Open, inclusive, and collaborative leadership style; willing to listen, teach, and mentor.
• Positive, resilient, and optimistic mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Unwavering commitment to GE Vernova's Code of Conduct, compliance, and responsible sourcing.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and attention to detail.