Lead Buyer – Procurement Specialist

GE Vernova

full-time

Posted on: 1/27/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Leads commercial responsibility for the purchasing activities RFQ, negotiate, place and follow-up on Purchase Orders (execution and fulfillment)
Manage relationships with suppliers including commercial issues and schedule changes
Update ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Develop solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction
Negotiate Terms of Purchase
Leads the regional commercial supplier on-boarding (manage supplier master data) and collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification
Work together with all levels of the business including SPB (Senior Professional Band) and EB (Executive Band) level
Support the commodity strategy, target panel and action plan developed by Commodity Leaders
Develop awareness/knowledge of field services
Lead supplier performance reviews
Work cross functionally with operations team

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 6 years professional Sourcing / Procurement experience, or similar field
Fluent in English, additional languages welcome

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

PurchasingRFQNegotiationPurchase OrdersERPSupplier ManagementCost ReductionSupplier QualificationSupplier Performance ReviewsField Services

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationStrategic ThinkingTactical ExecutionCommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree