Lead Supply Chain Engineer - Inventory & Procurement

GE Vernova, Inc.; Gebze; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Gebze, Turkey, is seeking an experienced Material Management professional to manage procurement of critical materials, optimize inventory levels, and drive efficient replenishment plans to balance cost, time, and quality.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time deliveries, lead MRB reviews, maintain data in ERP, and implement Kanban and cycle counting programs while supporting supplier performance measurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Material & Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and proven experience in leading or supporting procurement/supply chain project deployments.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Willing to work at Gebze plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data.
• Lead MRB meetings and share outcomes to stakeholders to optimize obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory control activities; eliminate excess/obsolete material and maintain accuracy.
• Improve inbound order management and implement Kanban/VMI to optimize DoH/inventory levels.
• Responsible for Cycle Counting program with daily counts and timely discrepancy resolution.
• Create and process timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials.
• Track critical orders and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate quality inspections upon delivery and ensure goods meet specifications.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and measure performance on quality, delivery, service.
• Communicate with suppliers daily and organize meetings to resolve supply issues.
• Work with finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues.
• Initiate actions on non-quality/missing/damaged materials and follow through with suppliers.
• Contact suppliers in case of non-quality/missing/damaged materials.

Skills

English proficiency

Turkish proficiency

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Material & Metallurgical Engineering or related engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. in Gebze, Turkey, is seeking an experienced Material Management professional to manage procurement of critical materials, optimize inventory levels, and drive efficient replenishment plans to balance cost, time, and quality.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time deliveries, lead MRB reviews, maintain data in ERP, and implement Kanban and cycle counting programs while supporting supplier performance measurement.