Lead Sourcing – U.S. Gov Contracts, Commodities
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Findlay Township • United States
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Salary
💰 $82,900 - $138,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Drive sourcing and procurement activities on assigned commodities to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing best practices towards operational excellence
- Drive RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms and implement framework agreements with key suppliers, using contract templates in collaboration with Corporate Counsel
- Issue purchase orders for major components and actively support the full procure-to-pay cycle
- Responsible for managing 40% ($21M) of the total annual external supplier spend for NA region on selected commodities
- Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery, savings against budget
- Work proactively with ITO team in order to recommend the right suppliers with the most optimal commercial conditions
- Coordinate supplier selection, development, and supplier categorization
- Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements
- Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required.
- Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation
- Hands-on experience in U.S. Government purchasing systems, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements and federal compliance processe
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingprocurementcontract negotiationsupplier managementRFQpurchase ordersspend analysissourcing methodologiescost-reductioncash flow improvement
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementnegotiation