Manufacturing Buyer

GE Vernova Inc; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy transition. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage procurement processes, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to innovative energy solutions. As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in diverse projects that impact the future of energy. With competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those ready to make a meaningful contribution to a greener world.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Basic experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• Knowledge comparable to a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Update ERP and follow up on POs.
• Resolve issues requiring good judgment within established procedures.

Skills

Sourcing & Buying-Procurement

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or College Certification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods.

Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

Focused on execution of standard enabling activities / provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline.

There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete tasks/duties based on changing situations.

This is a hybrid role and requires onsite presence throughout the week.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Place and follow-up on POs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Update ERP.
• Broaden knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.
• Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
• Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills.
• For customer facing roles, develops great customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
• Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications:

• This role requires basic experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a College Certification with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient grid to meet future needs. Focused on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive toward carbon neutrality. We help enable the transition to a greener, more reliable grid. GE Grid Solutions offers the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

Our engineers are always up for the challenge and driven to find the best solutions. Our projects are unique and interesting, requiring a solution-focused, positive approach. Surrounded by committed colleagues, if you bring ingenuity and a desire to make an impact, you'll be involved in game-changing, diverse projects that allow you to contribute to the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and great development opportunities, including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No