Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Commodity Management

CB1173 GEPR Energy Canada Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sourcing professional to lead supplier selection, qualification and performance management for NPI and mass production programs in Canada. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and drive value through strategic sourcing.

The role involves developing sourcing programs, managing contracts (MSA, NDA), leading negotiations, and delivering on time with regional and global leverage. A BA/BS and 5+ years in sourcing are expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (Engineering or Business preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years Sourcing / Procurement Supplier Management experience in a major industrial environment.
• Ability to collaborate with remote team across time zones.
• Knowledge/expertise of Grid Automation product lines, electronic components and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpretation of purchasing contracts, industry standards, regulatory requirement documents.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sourcing during scheduled functional reviews and prepare Sourcing Review templates for leadership Business Reviews for NPI programs.
• Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive a robust process on Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification and monitor Supplier Performance KPIs to develop supply base ability to deliver value.
• Work effectively with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain personnel on day-to-day problem resolutions, engineering change process and improvement opportunities.
• Lead assigned sourcing initiatives and developed sourcing strategy to drive product lines deflation, sole source elimination, supplier early engagement, supplier on time delivery, supplier MOQ/lead-time reduction/VMI programs.
• Partner with key commodity sourcing leaders to align sourcing strategy, initiatives and leverage volumes globally and regionally
• Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing programs / processes
• Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services
• Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing Manage the complete purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA and Bailments)

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiations

Project management

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Individual is a strong contributing member to provide site sourcing support to assigned product lines and sourcing related projects and to execute defined metrics, for both NPI (New Product Introduction) and mass production items.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities:

• Represent Sourcing during scheduled functional reviews and prepare Sourcing Review templates for leadership Business Reviews for NPI programs
• Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive a robust process on Supplier Selection, Supplier qualification and monitor Supplier Performance KPIs to develop supply base ability to deliver value
• Work effectively with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain personnel on day-to-day problem resolutions, engineering change process and improvement opportunities
• Lead assigned sourcing initiatives and developed sourcing strategy to drive product lines deflation, sole source elimination, supplier early engagement, supplier on time delivery, supplier MOQ/lead-time reduction/VMI programs.
• Partner with key commodity sourcing leaders to align sourcing strategy, initiatives and leverage volumes globally and regionally
• Engage the business leadership team to develop sourcing programs / processes
• Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendor products / services
• Develop, plan, and manage programs to meet GE purchasing commitments in Sourcing Manage the complete purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA and Bailments)

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (Engineering or Business preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years Sourcing / Procurement Supplier Management experience in a major industrial environment
• Ability to collaborate with remote team across time zones
• Knowledge/expertise of Grid Automation product lines, electronic components and mechanical assemblies
• Interpretation of purchasing contracts, industry standards, regulatory requirement documents

Desired Characteristics

• Proven change agent with excellent facilitative leadership and problem-solving skills
• Solid oral/written communication and influencing skills
• Project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Expertise with negotiations and related analytical skills
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Windows, Excel)
• Leadership skills and ability to direct a cross functional team
• Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
• Highly motivated, self-directed and self-sufficient Purchasing system / Oracle or SAP experience

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between 88,900.00 and 112,000.00 CAD. 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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com