Strategic Sourcing Leader - Inconel Forgings

Job Description SummaryAs the Strategic Sourcing Commodity Leader for Inconel Forgings, you will develop, implement, and lead the overall commodity strategy across GE Vernova Gas Power, managing an annual spend portfolio growing to over $0.5B. In this high-impact role, you will work directly with P&Ls, functions, and regions to drive capacity expansion supporting business ramp-up and deliver on cost-out commitments. To ensure a seamless transition, you will initially overlap and train with the current Strategic Sourcing Leader (SSL) before fully assuming ownership of the portfolio.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and execute global sourcing strategies for the Inconel Forgings commodity.
Drive strategic negotiations, supplier selection, and supplier development, overseeing comprehensive supplier management to achieve operational goals and support volume growth.
Deliver on key sourcing metrics and initiatives, including productivity, deflation, Product Cost Out (PCO), cash, lead time reduction, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and quality improvements.
Collaborate with sourcing, senior leaders, and functional owners to align with business priorities and shape commodity growth strategies.
Champion LEAN initiatives and events at assigned suppliers and ensure follow-up actions are effectively executed.
Partner actively with supply chain and engineering teams to optimize the total landed cost of Inconel forgings.
Co-lead the execution of supplier development and new qualification milestones to expedite strategies for expanding supplier capacity.
Partner with legal teams to draft and execute supply agreements, amendments, cash advance agreements, and other required legal documents.
Build effective working relationships with globally based strategic suppliers and materials management teams.
Develop a strategic long-term framework and annual operating plan commitments, establishing robust communication and reporting rigor to track metrics.
Uphold applicable legal and compliance requirements, identifying team initiatives to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Guide and support team members in managing the Inconel recycling program to optimize cost benefits and support sustainability efforts.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and/or Supply Chain.
Demonstrated negotiation expertise, strong data analytics skills, and a proven ability to manage complex high-spend portfolios.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills across diverse organizational levels.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
Desired Characteristics

Technical expertise in large open-die and nickel-base forgings, with new product or process development experience.
5+ years of experience working with sourcing legal teams on contract writing, combined with an MBA, financial background, or graduation from leadership programs (OMLP/MMP).
Strategic thinker and demonstrated change agent with strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with databases and AI tools.
LEAN or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification or equivalent quality credentials.
The base pay range for this position is $125,000-208,300 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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