Strategic Commodity Buyer — Global Sourcing & Contracts

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Strategic Commodity Buyer for dedicated commodities across Grid Solutions projects in North Europe. You will select suppliers, negotiate contracts from tender to execution, and drive improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Role involves defining supplier strategies, coordinating RFQs, and ensuring timely contract execution while collaborating with bid teams across a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business, Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record in procurement or sourcing with deep expertise in global sourcing strategy and SRM.
• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Project Contract Management.
• Preferably CIPS qualified.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy including management and optimisation of supplier panels.
• Drive communication to suppliers to improve pricing, lead times and contract terms to de-risk projects.
• Prepare and launch RFQs, negotiate contracts in coordination with internal stakeholders and transmit information to Procurement.
• Prioritise contract renegotiation and accelerate agreement in OTR.
• Coordinate supplier performance assessment to manage contract execution and influence next deals.
• Map supplier market per capabilities, business interest, past performance, geography for each segment.
• Share market evolutions, indexes and best practices within the team and GE organisations.
• Support and drive implementation of sourcing initiatives.
• Liaise with bid team to support competitive bids at tender stage.
• Scope and responsibilities may evolve.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement/Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Communication skills

Global environment experience

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Sourcing / Business / Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CIPS qualified

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Strategic Commodity Buyer for dedicated commodities across Grid Solutions projects in North Europe. You will select suppliers, negotiate contracts from tender to execution, and drive improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Role involves defining supplier strategies, coordinating RFQs, and ensuring timely contract execution while collaborating with bid teams across a global environment.