Lead Purchasing Scheduler

A01242 GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) L.L.C.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Purchasing Scheduler in Parsippany, NJ to lead the development and execution of purchasing processes for a strategic segment. You will negotiate terms, plan development, and manage a global supply plan while driving quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Responsibilities include issuing POs on time, collaborating with suppliers and internal planners, maintaining ERP accuracy, applying sourcing policies, supporting lead time reduction and NPI, and managing projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, business, or supply chain, or a high school diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing, materials planning, inventory management or warehousing is expected for the role.

Responsibilities

• Create and release Purchase Orders to support the primary schedule.
• Collaborate with supply partners and Materials Resource Planner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships for PO execution and scheduling changes.
• Keep ERP system up to date with current state of supply.
• Apply sourcing policies and manage strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support lead time reduction, NPI, payment terms and cash flow improvements.
• Manage projects in a matrix organization globally.
• Serve as main contact for supply partners' operational needs.

Skills

SAP

Analytical skills

Multitask

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical/Business/Supply Chain or high school diploma + 3 years related experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Purchasing Scheduler leads the development and execution of purchasing processes for a specified segment within the Materials Management Organization. Purchasing through negotiation, plan development, and execution. As a purchasing scheduler, you will strategically develop and manage a global supply plan for goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving a commercial advantage through achievement of quality, delivery, and cost targets. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the primary schedule.
• Collaborate with supply partners and Materials Resource Planner to drive fulfillment activities and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, including managing scheduling changes and cancelations.
• Keep ERP system up to date and accurate to the current state of supply.
• Apply appropriate Sourcing policies and execute sourcing program initiatives for strategic sourcing team, including management of deflation activities and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Support initiatives, including lead time reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), payment terms and cash flow improvements.
• Manage projects in a matrix organization globally.
• Act as the primary source of contact for supply partners operational needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, Supply Chain OR a high school diploma / GED and with a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, materials planning, inventory management or warehouse/distribution centers. This position requires access to controlled technology and/or data. Therefore, the successful candidate must be a \"U.S. Person\" as defined by U.S. Export Control laws to comply with U.S. government export regulations.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with modern ERP: SAP platform
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
• Analytical and system proficiency skills
• Ability to effectively operate in a matrixed organizational structure
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 $99,500.00 and $165,800.00. 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. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

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.

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.

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