Global Commodity Leader - Gas Turbine Small Parts

Job Description Summary Lead and represent the global direct-material supplier development and sourcing strategy for a Gas Turbine Small Parts sub-commodity group (Pins, Gaskets, Seals, etc.) maximizing supplier value across Quality, Delivery, Capacity, Cost, and Cash. Define and execute growth strategies by leveraging existing suppliers and identifying new partners to optimize total landed cost, capacity management, and supply‑chain performance across all respective global sub‑commodities. Create and drive global strategies and key enabler programs in the role of Global Commodity Leader (GCL). Roles and Responsibilities (What you will do) Define supplier strategy for respective sub‑commodities including management and optimization of supplier panels. Develop existing and new supplier capabilities to maximize cost out, on‑time service level, capacity and quality. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Map supplier capabilities to product sub‑families to optimize target panel supplier list. Shape, Define & lead volume allocation growth to supplier base on a total landed cost competitiveness basis through vendor development programs. Maximize volume allocation for Best Cost Country suppliers for total landed competitively qualified products, identify potential leakages and drive mitigation actions. Identify and assess supplier capabilities and capacity, and measure/improve supplier performance, including their full supply chain. Identify and lead product qualification projects with cross functional Teams including Engineering, Sourcing Quality, Global Commodity Leaders above and beyond own scope. Build new product qualification pipeline for supply chain. Take the lead and own process improvement programs using Lean tools and Sourcing expertise to reduce cycle time and improve team efficiency. Lead competitive RFQ/bidding process to identify cost out opportunities when applicable. Ability to assess technical information. Strategic Sourcing experience. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. Required Qualifications (What you will bring) Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Major experience in Sourcing & Commodity Management, with Significant experience in Manufacturing/Sourcing/Supply Chain and commercial activities. Language: Fluent English knowledge is a must Desired Characteristics (What will make you stand out) Demonstrated project/program leadership. Strong analytical skills. Strong negotiation and business acumen skills. Solid communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Team player behavior, open minded and energetic personality. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Benefits Available to You GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development . Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr GE Vernova