Lead Sourcing Specialist- Buyer/Procurement

Job Description Summary About This Role
Supply chains don't run themselves — they're built by people who know how to anticipate, negotiate, and deliver. As a Lead Sourcing Specialist at GE Vernova, you'll be at the center of a global procurement operation, driving commodity strategies for Gas Turbine components and making sure the right parts arrive at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your decisions have real operational impact, this role was built for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Own the procurement cycle — create and release Purchase Orders (POs) on time to support the master manufacturing schedule, keeping the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system current with scheduling changes and cancellations.
• Drive supplier relationships — collaborate with suppliers and Materials Resource Planners to manage fulfillment, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Lead sourcing strategy — apply sourcing policies and lead material initiatives for the strategic sourcing team, including deflation activities, supply change risk mitigation, lead time reduction, and payment terms improvement.
• Support new product growth — contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and cash flow improvement initiatives across a global, matrixed supply chain.
• Bridge technical and commercial needs — provide guidance to suppliers on compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, and coordinate with Operations, Shop Scheduling, and configuration control teams.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a resourceful, commercially minded procurement professional who brings hands-on supply chain experience, strong relationship management skills, and the drive to solve complex sourcing challenges in a global manufacturing environment.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, or production planning
• OR a High School Diploma / GED (General Educational Development) with a minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience in the same disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience managing fulfillment activities, including purchase order tracking, delivery scheduling, and supplier escalation, within a manufacturing or industrial supply chain environment.
• Minimum 2-3 years hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable modern ERP platform
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fulfillment management

> A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and systems proficiency skills, with a track record of operating effectively across diverse organizational structures

Why GE Vernova

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 benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. 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 in opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $82,900.00 and $138,200.00. 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 candidate’s 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 August 18, 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.