Sourcing Manager – Operations

GE Vernova; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GE Vernova in Barcelona is seeking a senior Sourcing Leader to steer the organization's operating rhythms, drive prioritization, KPIs, and budgets, and ensure policy compliance across global teams.

You will coordinate supplier communications, lead major events and reviews, and partner with manufacturing, projects, or finance to strengthen supplier relationships through disciplined governance, risk awareness, and due diligence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma).
• At least 6 years of experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing, Projects or Finance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence team members.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Structured approach to solving complex tasks.
• Permanent Work Permit for location.
• Travel: Approximately 5 trips per year, including one 2-week trip to the US and three 1-week international trips. Hybrid office participation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Sourcing organization's internal operating mechanisms: weekly Sourcing committee and Leadership staff meetings, biweekly reviews of supplier claims, quarterly All Hands
• Drive alignment on priorities, KPIs and budget across the teams. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support key objectives. Ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance requirements.
• Support Sourcing teams in navigating operational challenges and driving consistent way of working.
• Facilitate preparation of the main external communications: Quarterly Supplier Business meetings and ad-hoc announcements, invitations for the events
• Act as a central coordination point for preparation of the Wind Supplier Conference. Managing logistics, budget and flawless execution to strengthen supplier relationships and drive collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Budget planning

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead and coordinate the Sourcing organization's operating rhythms, including leadership reviews, supplier claims governance, and company-wide communications. Drive alignment on strategic priorities, KPIs, and budgets across global teams while ensuring compliance with internal policies and processes. Support sourcing teams in resolving operational challenges, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and establishing consistent ways of working. Manage supplier-facing communications and key engagement events, including quarterly business reviews and the Wind Supplier Conference, overseeing logistics, budgets, and execution to strengthen supplier partnerships. Requires strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, project management, and budget planning capabilities, with experience in sourcing, manufacturing, projects, or finance and an interest in supplier risk management and due diligence.

Job Description Summary

Lead and coordinate the Sourcing organization's operating rhythms, including leadership reviews, supplier claims governance, and company-wide communications. Drive alignment on strategic priorities, KPIs, and budgets across global teams while ensuring compliance with internal policies and processes. Support sourcing teams in resolving operational challenges, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and establishing consistent ways of working. Manage supplier-facing communications and key engagement events, including quarterly business reviews and the Wind Supplier Conference, overseeing logistics, budgets, and execution to strengthen supplier partnerships. Requires strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, project management, and budget planning capabilities, with experience in sourcing, manufacturing, projects, or finance and an interest in supplier risk management and due diligence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Sourcing organization's internal operating mechanisms: weekly Sourcing committee and Leadership staff meetings, biweekly reviews of supplier claims, quarterly All Hands
• Drive alignment on priorities, KPIs and budget across the teams. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support key objectives. Ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance requirements.
• Support Sourcing teams in navigating operational challenges and driving consistent way of working.
• Facilitate preparation of the main external communications: Quarterly Supplier Business meetings and ad-hoc announcements, invitations for the events
• Act as a central coordination point for preparation of the Wind Supplier Conference. Managing logistics, budget and flawless execution to strengthen supplier relationships and drive collaboration.
  

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma)
• At least 6 years of experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing, Projects or Finance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence team members.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Structured approach to solving complex tasks.
• Permanent Work Permit for location
• Travel: Approximately 5 trips per year, including one 2-week trip to the US and three 1-week international trips. Hybrid office participation required.
  

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate budget for projects and budget planning across large teams.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in sourcing process ownership and risk evaluation, with an emphasis on supplier due diligence.
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes