Procurement & Project Cost Controller

GE Vernova, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (ARC) seeks a skilled Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of facility-related goods and services, align purchases with budgets, and support cost controls.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize supply chain reliability, develop SOWs, monitor KPIs, and help drive on-budget project execution across research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field required with 3+ years relevant professional experience.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field with 3+ years relevant professional experience.
• High School Diploma with 7+ years of relevant professional experience as alternative qualification path.

Responsibilities

• Material & Service Requisitioning: Manage end-to-end procurement process in line with policies and budgets.
• Inventory Management: Oversee facility inventory and conduct periodic counts to maintain accuracy.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and scout for new vendors to improve cost efficiency.
• Scope Development: Create Scopes of Work (SOWs) for service bids with clear deliverables and timelines.
• Vendor Performance Management: Develop and monitor KPIs for vendors and ensure contract compliance.
• Operations Budgeting: Assist in budgeting and analyze spend variances for cost savings.
• Project Cost Controls: Track commitments, actuals vs forecast, and KPIs to support on-budget execution.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field

High School Diploma with 7+ years of relevant professional experience

Job description

GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (ARC) seeks a skilled Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement of facility-related goods and services, align purchases with budgets, and support cost controls.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize supply chain reliability, develop SOWs, monitor KPIs, and help drive on-budget project execution across research operations.