Manufacturing Buyer

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to the green energy transition. In this hybrid role, you will manage procurement processes, build supplier relationships, and contribute to an innovative team focused on integrating renewable energy into the grid. Your ability to communicate effectively and navigate challenges will be crucial as you support the execution of purchasing operations. With a dynamic international environment and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector. Embrace the challenge and help shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Agreements

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Basic experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers and follow up on POs.
• Resolve issues and schedule changes within established procedures.
• Develop strong customer relationships and interface with GE.

Skills

Sourcing & Buying-Procurement

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

College Certification with relevant experience

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 task/duties based on changing situations.

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

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Update ERP.
• Broadening 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 strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
• Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the 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 GE Grid Solutions
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No