Global Sourcing Systems, Initiatives & Advanced Analytics Leader

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to own and execute the global sourcing transformation, define the Source-to-Pay future-state operating model, and lead enterprise programs from concept through execution. The role includes governance, data-driven decision making, and driving analytics, with a focus on GenAI and digital enablement across a matrixed, global organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sourcing, procurement, or transformations, strong executive storytelling, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive global sourcing transformation initiatives.
• Define and drive Source-to-Pay future-state operating model.
• Lead enterprise sourcing transformation programs from concept to execution.

Skills

Global sourcing transformation

Source-to-Pay

GenAI applications

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Leadership

Lean methodology

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

SupplierConnect

Sourcegate+

Grid Fusion VMR

Sourcing360

ERP Integrations

Job description

• Own and execute the global sourcing process, systems, and analytics strategy across GE Vernova
• Define and drive the Source‑to‑Pay future‑state operating model, ensuring simplification, standardization, scalability, and strong governance
• Lead enterprise sourcing transformation programs from concept through execution, with measurable business outcomes
• Conduct sourcing maturity assessments across Business Units and lead targeted improvement roadmaps
• Own and evolve the global sourcing systems landscape, including platforms such as SupplierConnect, Sourcegate+, Grid Fusion VMR, Sourcing360, and ERP integrations
• Lead sourcing data ingestion into the enterprise data lake; define common metrics, dashboards, and insights
• Build scalable analytics capabilities to improve decision‑making, savings identification, compliance, and risk visibility
• Define and execute the digital and GenAI roadmap for sourcing, from use‑case identification through deployment and adoption
• Partner with IT, finance, legal, and external vendors to modernize sourcing tools and workflows
• Drive user adoption, change management, and capability building to fully capture technology value
• Lead high‑visibility sourcing initiatives, including: GenAI applications, risk management programs, commodity and category playbooks, should‑costing, and productivity initiatives
• Own CPO‑level governance, including Sourcing Councils, leadership operating rhythms, and enterprise reviews
• Prepare executive‑ready materials for ELT, Board, and senior leadership forums
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team responsible for sourcing transformation, systems, and analytics
• Drive enterprise capability‑building programs (digital, GenAI, sourcing foundations, analytics fluency)
• Embed Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement principles across sourcing teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision making, and innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain transformation, or management consulting
• Proven success leading large-scale, global, cross-functional transformation programs
• Deep expertise in Source‑to‑Pay processes, digital platforms, data architecture, and analytics
• Demonstrated leadership in GenAI, digital enablement, automation, and advanced analytics
• Strong executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience operating effectively in matrixed, global organizations
• Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, category management, cost modeling, and risk management strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading global sourcing transformation initiatives, with a focus on Source-to-Pay processes, digital platforms, and advanced analytics. Proven ability to drive change management, build scalable analytics capabilities, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Global Sourcing Transformation
• Source-to-Pay Processes
• GenAI Applications
• Advanced Analytics
• Executive Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Transformation
• Data Architecture
• Analytics
• Cost Modeling
• Risk Management
• Lean
• Kaizen
• Change Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Stakeholder Influence
• Storytelling
• Coaching
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MBA or Master’s Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Sourcing Councils
• Digital Enablement
• Continuous Improvement
• Capability Building
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

• SupplierConnect
• Sourcegate+
• Grid Fusion VMR
• Sourcing360
• ERP Integrations