Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

GE Vernova; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Leader to drive deployment and execution of indirect sourcing strategies across UK sites, delivering deflation, productivity, cash flow, and value aligned with business plans and procurement policies. The role collaborates with Finance, technical teams, and regional leaders to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The position requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business, Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Major progressive sourcing or procurement experience in indirect sourcing within industrial or international environment.
• Strong track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy global and regional sourcing strategies locally and ensure execution aligns with site priorities and business plans.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for spend areas not covered by GE Preferred Suppliers.
• Drive cost-out, productivity, and cash improvement initiatives through supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing for CAPEX and indirect spend, including bid package development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
• Manage tactical execution of sourcing activities, including supplier onboarding, SOW support, invoicing and payment issue escalation, and supplier data management.
• Promote GE Preferred Suppliers and collaborate with Commodity Leaders and Category Management to address gaps.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, audit readiness, and alignment with requirements.
• Partner with Indirect Sourcing Leaders and cross-functional teams to drive scale, synergies, and cash improvements.
• Contribute to global sourcing initiatives and share best practices to improve processes and stakeholder experience.

Skills

Indirect sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Spend analysis

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Leadership

SOW management

Education

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

Master’s degree

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Leader to drive deployment and execution of indirect sourcing strategies across UK sites, delivering deflation, productivity, cash flow, and value aligned with business plans and procurement policies. The role collaborates with Finance, technical teams, and regional leaders to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The position requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, with strong analytical