Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

AL7932 GE Vernova T&D India Limited; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in India’s Tamil Nadu region seeks a seasoned sourcing professional to drive end-to-end strategic sourcing, NPI project management, supplier onboarding, and cost optimization for new product introductions.

You will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Global Logistics to identify suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, manage risk, and deliver compliant, cost-effective components across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing/Commodity management/NPI management.
• Deep understanding of Sourcing Contracts.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & NPI project management.
• Supplier selection & onboarding: define and execute sourcing strategies in coordination with R&D/Engineering/Supplier Quality.
• New supplier identification and development meeting NPI quality, technical, and delivery requirements.
• Cross-functional coordination with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and R&D for component development and onboarding.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

NPI management

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Smartsheet

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Driving end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization for all new product introductions. Also responsible for driving Strategic Sourcing Initiatives and will be coordinating with internal stake holders and suppliers for component & process development activities. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of Sourcing / Negotiation / Technical knowledge, analytical skills and has similar industry / commodity experience

Roles and Responsibility

• Strategic Sourcing & NPI project management
• Supplier Selection & Onboarding: Define and execute sourcing strategies for new product components in coordination with R&D / Engineering / Supplier Quality
• New Supplier Identification: Survey the market, benchmark, and develop new local or global suppliers capable of meeting stringent NPI quality, technical, and delivery requirements
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to fast-track component development, supplier qualification, and the onboarding process for new parts
• Commercial & Cost Management (Design-to-Cost)
• Demand-to-Execution: Manage the end-to-end sourcing process to secure competitive, compliant, and commercially viable proposals for all new product lines
• Target Costing: Establish robust cost targets during the NPI design phase, working alongside stake holder teams to execute cost-reduction projects and value engineering
• Contracting & Negotiations: Lead commercial negotiations, establish favorable terms and conditions (T&Cs), and manage contracts for all newly introduced commodity suppliers
• Operational Execution & Project Milestones Tendering & Budget Compliance: Provide accurate cost inputs and target supplier panels for NPI tendering phases, ensuring business awards comply with validated panels and project budgets
• Supply Chain & Logistics Integration: Collaborate with the Global Logistics and Sourcing teams early in the NPI cycle to optimize packaging, minimize transportation costs, and secure reliable logistics paths
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure all new suppliers and components strictly comply with applicable laws, regulations, EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety), and product quality performance standards
• Stakeholder Communication & Performance Tracking Project Status Reporting: Concisely communicate critical NPI sourcing milestones, quote status, and supply readiness to plant management, operations, and internal customers in a timely manner
• Supplier Performance Management: Conduct early performance reviews with NPI suppliers to establish baseline expectations for quality, delivery lead-times, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of Sourcing / Commodity management / NPI management
• Deep understanding and professional experience with Sourcing Contracts
• Verbal and written communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Analytical, Digital & Systems Acumen: Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven approach, backed by advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Advanced Excel), Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, and SAP (MM Module) to turn complex data into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Execution Excellence, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated execution excellence combined with exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and a dedicated commitment to applying Lean principles for ongoing operational improvement.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com