HDNU Projects Supplier Engagement Leader - Supplier Development

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Supplier Engagement Leader to partner with commodity and fulfillment teams to evaluate supply base strategies, ensure supplier performance, and scale capabilities for growth.

You will lead Lean initiatives, coach sourcing staff, and coordinate cross-functional efforts across MSD, BOP and HRSG value streams, with travel up to 25–40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or HS Diploma with 10+ years in Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Ops or PM in Power Generation or EPC.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25-40%.
• Lean toolset familiarity (A3, VSM, Problem Solving).
• Experience with SAP, Smartsheet and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commodity leaders to execute supply strategy.
• Improve delivery performance for physical products and supporting documentation.
• Establish daily management processes to support communication of project execution status and risks.
• Extend lean thinking and execution to suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams identifying systemic causes of delivery delays and implementing long term improvement actions.
• Provide technical expertise in process development, capacity planning, inventory requirements and operational management within a project based environment
• Coach, train and mentor sourcing organization members on Lean Manufacturing fundamentals.

Skills

Sourcing

Supply chain

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

HS Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

Job Description Summary As a Supplier Engagement Leader you will have engagement with commodity leadership and fulfillment teams to evaluate supply base strategies and capabilities to execute to plans. Work to ensure supplier performance and scalability for growth and execution to business needs. Your day will be acting as a leader to enhance supplier processes, capabilities and performance to achieve long term targets. Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop initiatives and improvement plans, developing innovation and capacity within the supply base. The role will support the Material Shipped Direct (MSD), Balance of Plant (BOP) and Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) value streams within the HDNU projects sourcing team.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with commodity leaders to execute supply strategy
• Partner with suppliers to improve delivery performance for physical products and supporting documentation
• Establish daily management processes to support communication of project execution status and risks.
• Extend lean thinking and execution to suppliers.
• Using Problem Solving and Lean Tools, lead cross-functional teams identifying systemic causes of delivery delays and implementing long term improvement actions.
• Provides technical expertise in areas such as process development, capacity planning, inventory requirements and operational management within a project based environment
• Coach, train and mentor sourcing organization members, on the fundamentals and principals of Lean Manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 10 years of experience Supply Chain
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations or Project Management in Power Generation or EPC companies

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness to travel to internationally up to 25-40%

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in a Technical or Business discipline
• 8+ years of Sourcing Experience for Power Generation products; preferably with a focus on plant equipment accessories (MSD, BOP, HRSG)
• Lean tool set (A3, VSM, Problem Solving)
• High motivation and influencing skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal / facilitation skills
• Proactive self-starter and change agent
• Strong analytical and process mindset
• Experience with SAP, Smartsheet and Tableau

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $208,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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