Job Description Summary

The Site Purchasing Leader leads Sourcing activities for assigned categories at the site and is accountable for achieving KPIs such as quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction to meet the needs of internal (plant) and external customers. This is a key, high-visibility role connecting global category teams, planners/schedulers, and plant stakeholders.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Site Purchasing Commodity Leader you will:

• Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term category strategies aligned to business objectives.

• Define supplier selection criteria (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) in line with regional projects and Group/Regional guidelines.

• Build and manage the supplier panel for assigned categories, considering project and business constraints.

• With stakeholders, implement supplier performance improvement plans focused on on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness; improve cash through negotiated payment terms.

• Maintain strong, constructive relationships with suppliers.

• Regularly benchmark and audit the competitiveness of key suppliers.

• Own purchasing reporting for your categories/commodities.

• Partner with Sales to enhance the competitiveness of customer proposals.

• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions to ensure targets are met.

• Champion best practices and drive their adoption.

• Negotiate optimal commercial and operational terms (quality, price, delivery, etc.) aligned with specifications and global objectives, directly with supplier decision-makers.

• Follow standard processes: source new parts, maintain accurate data in procurement systems/tools such as SAP ERP, and provide timely progress updates to leadership.

• Collaborate closely with Quality, Global Sourcing, Engineering, Planners and Schedulers, and Finance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university 

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) 

• Prior sourcing experience in contract negotiation negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers and implementing contracts 

• Prior experience in developing a multi-year commodity sourcing strategy

• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills 

• Strong project management and process improvement skills 

• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $157,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 05, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.