Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Manager

GE Vernova Gas Power is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for complex power generation projects, with a focus on gas turbine and balance-of-plant packages, engineered equipment, materials, and services. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring supply execution aligns with project schedules, technical specifications, quality requirements, and commercial objectives.

Project Procurement Ownership

• Own the full procurement lifecycle for assigned Gas Power projects, from planning through execution and closeout
• Develop and implement the Project Procurement Plan in collaboration with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and other stakeholders
• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, technical requirements, budgets, and contractual obligations
• Manage procurement risks, long-lead items, cost exposure, and supply continuity throughout the project lifecycle

Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Management

• Lead RFQs/RFPs for required equipment, materials, and services
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on technical capability, quality, delivery, commercial terms, and compliance
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and commercial agreements with suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare supplier evaluations and award recommendations
• Manage supplier contracts post-award in coordination with project and legal teams
• Proactively identify alternate sources of supply when needed to mitigate risk

Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Buyers to issue purchase orders and manage revisions and amendments
• Track supplier commitments and delivery schedules, especially for long-lead and critical-path items
• Coordinate with Logistics on domestic and international shipments to site, assembly locations, or customer facilities
• Support invoice reconciliation and payment issue resolution with Finance/Accounts Payable
• Manage supplier claims, disputes, and commercial issues as required
• Support internal and external stakeholders with procurement status, risks, and action plans

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval guidelines
• Contribute to supplier strategy, category management, and cost reduction initiatives
• Use procurement systems and reporting tools to support visibility, decision-making, and execution discipline
• Provide regular reporting and updates to project teams and leadership
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, and cycle time

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing
• Experience supporting project-based industrial or capital equipment environments
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms and conditions, and supplier negotiations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally - less than 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power generation, gas turbines, heavy industrial equipment, energy, or related process industries
• Experience supporting engineered equipment, long-lead materials, or complex project execution
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and procurement systems
• Background in project procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within technical industrial environments

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred but not required