Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Product Site Sourcing Leader

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a seasoned sourcing professional to support designated product lines and drive value through supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring. You will manage end-to-end purchasing, contracts (MSA, NDA, Bailments), and collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPI and mass production items.

Required: 5+ years in sourcing/procurement within a major industrial environment, ability to coordinate with remote teams across time zones, and knowledge of grid

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering or business.
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement supplier management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams across time zones.
• Knowledge of grid automation components and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sourcing during functional reviews and prepare templates for leadership reviews for NPI programs.
• Engage with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive supplier selection and qualification and monitor KPIs.
• Work with technology, supplier quality, site materials and supply chain on day-to-day issues.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and develop strategies to improve delivery, reduce MOQs/lead times, and drive VMI programs.
• Partner with commodity leaders to align strategy and leverage volumes globally and regionally.
• Engage leadership to develop sourcing programs and processes.
• Conduct qualification & competitive analysis of vendors.
• Plan and manage programs to meet purchasing commitments.
• Manage purchasing and contracts (MSA, NDA, Bailments).

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Individual is a strong contributing member to provide overall site sourcing support to assigned product lines and 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

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

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No