Job Information
GE Vernova Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Rugby, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. Our technologies are helping power the world, decarbonising industry and supporting global security and defence through our electric technologies. If you want to make a difference in the world, this job role is for you!
Job Description
Responsibilities ;
Knowledgeable in formulating ‘Commodity Strategy’ based on historical data, future project’s demand, and other key indicators
Lead the execution of the local sourcing strategy in line with Global commodity strategy guidance; deliver a competitive advantage by driving the strategic supplier initiatives, selection, development, and consolidation to ensure optimal business performance.
Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets.
Carry out in depth cost breakdown analysis and negotiate lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within Local & Global supply base
Knowledgeable in supplier Contract Negotiation working with Legal teams
Manage & lead risk mitigation plans for assigned commodity
Support bidding team with RFQs (Lowest possible TCO & lead times) in line Customer expectations to win new business
Identify, select, develop, audit new suppliers and support their onboarding along with quality team
Ability to lead Make Vs Buy decision metrics
Undertaking the continuous review of supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery and risk metrics (Supplier Scorecard) to ensure we have Best in Class supply chain
Lead Supplier Business Reviews to build the strategic relationship with preferred suppliers
Lead Sourcing Board Reviews (Management Review Board) for Commodity Strategy & Project Sourcing Strategy
Drive lowest cost of poor quality (CoPQ) metrics along with SQIE
Support Warranty team to get right support from suppliers to resolve Customer issue and improve process/product
Maintaining compliance with GE’s policies & procedures
Qualifications / Requirements ;
Bachelor’s degree preferably within Technical/Engineering or CIPS (desirable).
Relevant experience within manufacturing / engineering environment
Ability to develop Sourcing Strategy
Ability to understand legal terms and contract negotiation
Ability and willingness to travel nationally & internationally as required
Desired Characteristics ;
Desire to grow, improve, innovate, and add value
Efficient with SAP, MS Office tools (Excel, Power point), Power BI (desirable)
Ability to communicate at appropriate levels (Global teams, Senior leadership etc)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Analytic capabilities and operating rigor
Hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding environment
Cross-functional openness and Team-player attitude
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova
- GE Vernova Jobs