Lead Buyer/Planner

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Buyer/Planner for our North America Wind Operations team. You will own the full purchasing lifecycle for assigned components, ensuring on-time material flow to support manufacturing and turbine delivery.

You will collaborate with Master Scheduling, Engineering, and Global Commodity Leaders to optimize sourcing, expedite when needed, and improve supplier performance through data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years in manufacturing, procurement, sourcing, planning, supply chain or engineering.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Experience supporting supplier delivery, expediting materials, and LOB requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and drive resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full purchasing lifecycle for assigned components, from planned order release through supplier delivery, receipt, and payment.
• Execute and manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time production support.
• Partner with Master Scheduling and Engineering teams to support ECOs and maintain accurate order execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite materials to mitigate delivery risks and disruptions.
• Drive improvements in key supply chain and procure-to-pay metrics via data analysis and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Global Commodity Leaders to align sourcing strategies and support supplier performance.
• Resolve supply chain constraints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support operational planning while balancing inventory, supplier capacity, and production requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive accountability and execution.

Skills

Purchasing lifecycle management

Purchase orders management

Supplier performance monitoring

Data analysis

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MOS

ServiceNow

Corella

Job description

Job Description Summary At GE Vernova, every component matters. A delayed part can impact production, disrupt schedules, and ultimately slow the transition to a more sustainable energy future. As a Lead Buyer/Planner supporting our North American Wind Operations team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time to keep manufacturing moving and wind turbines reaching customers. This is more than a procurement role. It is an opportunity to be a key contributor within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your decisions directly impact operational performance, customer commitments, and GE Vernova's mission to electrify and decarbonize the world. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with teams, driving supplier performance, and making measurable business impacts, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Own the full purchasing lifecycle for assigned components, from planned order release through supplier delivery, receipt, and payment.
• Execute and manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on‑time production support.
• Partner with Master Scheduling and Engineering teams to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate order execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively expedite materials to mitigate delivery risks and production disruptions.
• Drive improvements in key supply chain and procure-to-pay performance metrics through data analysis and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Global Commodity Leaders to align sourcing strategies and support supplier performance for the Schenectady manufacturing operation.
• Resolve supply chain constraints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve material availability and delivery performance.
• Support operational planning activities while balancing inventory, supplier capacity, and production requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive accountability, communication, and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, sourcing, planning, supply chain, or engineering.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or other enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Experience supporting supplier delivery performance, expediting materials, and managing Line of Balance (LOB) requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, drive resolution, and improve operational performance.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting renewable energy, power generation, or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Corella, Manufacturing Operations Systems (MOS), ServiceNow, or similar business platforms.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and standard work practices.
• Experience coordinating projects or programs across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, reporting, and visualization tools to drive decisions.
• Exposure to global supply chains, international suppliers, or multinational operations.

The base pay range for this position is $94,600-157,700 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• Healthcare 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 insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 07, 2026.

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

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.

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