Lead Sourcing Specialist

GE Vernova; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova Lead Sourcing Specialist role in Abu Dhabi requires driving cost-out initiatives and managing supplier qualification with cross-functional teams. You will analyze supplier markets and data to inform strategic sourcing decisions while mentoring newer staff and ensuring alignment with quality and delivery goals.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, negotiation skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Materials or Global Supply Chain Experience
• Strong financial/ quantitative, analytical skills, data driven
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost‑out initiatives, including alternate source identification and qualification
• Manage supplier and part qualification processes in collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Analyze supplier markets, competitive dynamics, and differentiators to support informed sourcing decisions
• Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues; provide guidance and share best practices
• Drive alignment and consensus across cross‑functional stakeholders
• Communicate performance expectations and address sensitive supplier or internal issues as needed
• Apply judgment to propose solutions beyond established parameters for complex sourcing challenges
• Use technical experience, analytical thinking, and data prioritization to support decision‑making
• Leverage multiple internal and limited external data sources to arrive at sound sourcing decisions

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier development

Financial analysis

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Sourcing Specialist is responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies at the business or plant level. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal customer satisfaction. The position operates with a moderate degree of autonomy and applies analytical thinking to solve complex, day‑to‑day sourcing challenges

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost‑out initiatives, including alternate source identification and qualification
• Manage supplier and part qualification processes in collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Analyze supplier markets, competitive dynamics, and differentiators to support informed sourcing decisions
• Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues; provide guidance and share best practices
• Drive alignment and consensus across cross‑functional stakeholders
• Communicate performance expectations and address sensitive supplier or internal issues as needed
• Apply judgment to propose solutions beyond established parameters for complex sourcing challenges
• Use technical experience, analytical thinking, and data prioritization to support decision‑making
• Leverage multiple internal and limited external data sources to arrive at sound sourcing decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Materials or Global Supply Chain Experience
• Strong financial/ quantitative, analytical skills, data driven
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), Tableau.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in supplier development
• Experience with SAP ERP system
• Commodity/ FX Risk Management Experience
• Highly motivated/ results/ metrics driven with a desire to learn and grow in sourcing/supply chain
• Demonstrated negotiation and contract management skills, as well as ability to leverage data to prioritize
• Capable of challenging the status quo, driving process improvements, direct material productivity and cost out.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes