Manufacturing Buyer

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova's Grid Software as a Manufacturing Buyer, where you'll manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships while contributing to the green energy transition. This entry-level role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development and engagement in sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Basic experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement required.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying process for goods and follow-up on POs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and resolve issues.
• Update ERP and consult senior members for policy-related issues.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Job Description Summary

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

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

Job Description

• 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 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 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 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 GEV 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 for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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 GEV, 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Software Development

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