Lead Sourcing Specialist

Posted:
5/6/2026, 1:50:53 AM

Location(s):
Central Hungary, Hungary ⋅ Százhalombatta, Central Hungary, Hungary

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for organization GP GSC-GTVS-Szazhalombatta, OU_HU_GSCM_SB - 856. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Responsibility

Responsible for direct material purchase operative execution:

·       Collecting available shipments from Parsippany U.S., check for Material Staff Manager's confirmation.

·       Issuing POs for confirmed shipments, checking Oracle item list.

·       Requesting update if necessary (new product line).

·       Rerouting for further outside processing, if necessary (unfinished package).

·       Following up with standard prices, requesting adjustment if necessary.

·       Gather data for customs, assemble documentation, check compliance.

·       Track shipment with forwarder (Fedex), manage delays/questions.

·       Source local alternatives if possible (for example: ECM Shields).

·       Manage exceptional cases, for example: Customs issues: Japanese import packages, where supplier is GE Vernova U.S., Returns, and intercompany transfers.

·       Provide proof of compliance for finance controlling or authority audits.

·       Monitor receipt, intervene if necessary.

Responsible for indirect material and service purchasing:

·       Check recurring PORs for compliance, determine Tax-codes in Oracle.

·       Intervene in POR process in case of mistake, unapproved supplier or terms, advise preferred supplier alternatives.

·       Initiate PO requisitions in MMS, for U.S. purchases.

·       Schedule purchases to match Finance’s (MRO & S&T) cost attainment expectations.

·       Personally initiate POs in cases: first contacts, new products, high importance (urgent, EHS risk, high amount, uncommon terms, OpEx/CapEx)

·       Track approval chain, supplier fulfillment, intervene if necessary.

·       Check EHS compliance of fulfillment:

  • SDS coverage of incoming chemicals (all)
  • Clarify EHS expectations towards suppliers, ensure pre-job discussions and risk assessments are held with EHS as per procedure.
  • Execute supplier inspections, and post-job performance evaluations in ComplyWorks.

·       Handle related logistics (outgoing shipments, customs, tracking).

·       Monitor receipt, intervene with requestors if necessary.

·       Monitor AP process in CORA, initiate immediate payment requests and untangle hold issues with AP team & finance if required.

·       Handle supplier payment concerns and take actions to close them (find root causes, provide solution, find responsible personnel, track payment). Both PO and non-PO cases.

·       Source suppliers if no suitable candidates are present in Supplier Connect, or with nonrecurring part/material requests where no previous practice is available.

·       Source suppliers to ensure competitive bidding at high amount purchases and source availability with production critical parts of machinery.

·       Support OpEx/CapEx purchases with operative execution (scope of work assessments, agreements, PO, tracking, supplier relations), providing support for the U.S. sites as well on joint purchases.

·       Aid supplier onboarding: preparing contracts, check compliance (with legal & central sourcing), track approval, while initiating ComplyWorks prequal (collaborate with EHS on risk assessment) and SCx onboarding. Provide help to supplier representative in SCx system navigation.

·       Monitor Supplier Connect database, request or manage updates

·       Archiving and providing proof of compliance on controlling audits.

Responsible for sourcing related local management tasks:

·       Owning framework elements Contractor Management and Dangerous Goods: answering questionnaire, execute required inspections, updating related ISO documentation and internal procedures. Providing proof of compliance on EHS audits.

·       Supervising the work of the Warehouse and the Finance/Sourcing intern.

·       Collaborating with GE Vernova strategic sourcing and finance to ensure local sourcing compliance (with preferred sources, changing policies and regulations, central initiatives).

·       Taking part in the Roadmap planning and ensuring execution from the sourcing standpoint.

·       Ensuring financial compliance by attending regular meetings, find root causes of emergent issues and apply solutions which would prevent recurrence (for example: modification of the receipt process, correction of supplier’s unacceptable processes).

·        Atypical tasks: contribute to challenges we solve as a Team (for example: machinery sales, regulatory audits - AEO, translating on staff meeting).  

Qualifications / Requirements:

·       Advanced experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.

·       Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

·       Fluent English.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No