Lead Commodity Sourcing Management Specialist

GE Vernova; Markham; Remote; CAD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Markham seeks an experienced Lead Commodity Sourcing Management Specialist to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and optimize procurement of key commodities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and a minimum of 5 years experience in sourcing and procurement. This full-time remote role includes competitive pay and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement or supply-chain management experience with a focus on commodities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business objectives.
• Negotiate and establish contracts and agreements.
• Ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Drive process improvements and automation in sourcing activities.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Commodity Sourcing Management Specialist to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships and optimize the procurement of key commodities. In this role you will support cross‑functional teams, analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate and qualify potential suppliers on quality, cost, reliability and sustainability.
• Negotiate and establish contracts, framework agreements and service‑level agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers according to Corporate Sourcing Policy and in line with Product Line Strategy.
• Monitor and analyze spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Report sourcing cost‑out every month according to KPIs.
• Organize and set up any tool or method to improve efficiency in the activity.

Procurement Operations

• Ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services.
• Facilitate issue resolution related to delivery, pricing, invoicing and supplier performance.
• Support actively the manufacturing activity for improving supplier efficiency (time to respond, lead‑times).
• Send RFQs and follow‑up to suppliers to get quotes on time.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders (Project Management, Tendering, Engineering, Operations, Finance, etc.) to understand business needs.
• Support new product development and operational projects with sourcing expertise.
• Align sourcing activities with companys sustainability compliance and risk management policies.
• Attend any cost‑out workshop locally and at corporate level.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, legal requirements and industry standards.
• Assess and mitigate risks in the supply chain including geopolitical, financial and operational risks.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements and automation in sourcing and procurement activities.
• Stay updated on market trends, pricing and best practices in procurement.
• Propose Lean enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement or supply‑chain management experience with a focus on commodities.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement tools/software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of relevant industry trends, market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration and process improvement initiatives.
• Travel (up to 30%).

For US Candidates Only

The base pay range for this position is 94600.00 - 126000.00 Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate experience, education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% variable incentive bonus annually. This posting is expected to close on 10 / 20 / 25.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI‑Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline : October 20 2025

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1