Strategic Sourcing Specialist

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension (10%)

Life assurance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Rugby seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own sourcing across direct and indirect commodities, improving supplier performance and driving cost, quality and delivery outcomes. The role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager in a naval business unit.

The ideal candidate has CIPS qualifications or equivalent, with experience in engineering/manufacturing environments, and proficiency in SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement or supplier management in a technical environment.
• Ability to lead commercial discussions and Make vs Buy assessments.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Projects).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data.
• Proficient in SAP, Power BI and MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence; travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities across direct and indirect spend areas.
• Manage supplier onboarding, performance reviews and cost/quality/delivery monitoring.
• Support supplier selection, negotiations and commercial discussions with internal stakeholders (Legal included).
• Lead make-versus-buy assessments and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with bid and project teams on RFQs and supplier lead times.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks using CoPQ metrics.

Skills

CIPS qualification

Sourcing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Rugby, reporting to the Senior Sourcing Manager, within our Naval business unit. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing activity across a portfolio of direct and indirect commodities, helping to strengthen supplier performance, support project delivery, and deliver strong cost, quality and delivery outcomes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across sourcing, quality, engineering and operations, while building effective supplier relationships that support business needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing or procurement professional who enjoys working in a technical or engineering-led environment and wants to play a visible role in supplier performance, commercial delivery and supply chain improvement.

Job Description

Please Note- You must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport, and holds, or is eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level to be considered for this role.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, using demand trends, historical data and market insight.
• Manage sourcing activity across direct and indirect spend areas, including tooling and facilities where required.
• Support supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing performance management in partnership with quality including conducting supplier reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and risk, and lead regular reviews to drive improvement.
• Contribute to cost reduction, cash improvement and total cost of ownership initiatives through effective negotiation and commercial analysis.
• Support contract and commercial discussions in collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Legal.
• Work with bid and project teams to support RFQs, supplier lead times and make-versus-buy decision making.
• Identify and help mitigate supply chain risks while supporting supplier quality improvement and issue resolution using Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) metrics.
• Ensure sourcing activity is aligned with business priorities and wider commodity strategy.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• CIPS qualified, working towards CIPS, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management or supplier management within a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop or support sourcing strategies and lead commercial discussions with suppliers and conduct 'Make vs. Buy' assessments.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or Projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to support sourcing decisions.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office and Power BI, or similar systems and tools.
• You need to hold a full UK driving licence as there will be occasional travel required between sites.
• You must be a sole British national, hold a valid UK passport, and can obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) to the required level.

Desirable Characteristics

• Experience in electrical engineering, defence, naval, industrial manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with make-versus-buy analysis, contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Awareness of cyber security considerations in a supply chain environment.
• A practical, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

At GE Vernova, we invest in your long-term success and wellbeing through a comprehensive, flexible benefits package designed to support what matters most to you.

Our Total Rewards includes competitive compensation, a performance-related bonus, flexible pension with a 10% employer contribution, employer-funded private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance. We support your time to recharge with 26 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.

Through our 'Flex Choice' programme, you can take advantage of corporate benefits such as buying and selling holiday, a cycle-to-work scheme, financial planning, critical illness insurance, personal accident cover, dental cover, the option to add family to a private health scheme, and travel insurance.

Why Join Us?

Join us at a pivotal time as we modernise our manufacturing capability and shape the future of quality across our Rugby operation. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, lead meaningful change, strengthen digital capability, and make a lasting impact on the performance, reliability, and integrity of products used in critical applications worldwide.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No