Lead Sourcing Specialist

Lead Sourcing SpecialistSupply 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.What You'll DoOwn 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 ForWe'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.RequiredBachelor'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 planningOR a High School Diploma / GED (General Educational Development) with a minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience in the same disciplinesMinimum 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 platformMinimum 3 years of experience in fulfillment managementA 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.PreferredDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical and systems proficiency skills, with a track record of operating effectively across diverse organizational structuresWhy GE VernovaGE 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.