Project Buyer

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join a dynamic projects team. You will procure and manage supply chains across diverse locations, driving delivery schedule, cost, and quality goals.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, 7+ years in SAP purchasing, and up to 10% travel domestically and internationally (USA). Remote work option available with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited university/college.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with SAP purchasing systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally (USA).

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities per the project procurement plan and lead times.
• Regularly communicate status to project and leadership teams.
• Maintain supplier records in purchasing systems and collect documents.
• Issue POs, collect acknowledgements, process change orders, and resolve invoices.
• Coordinate weekly supplier progress to meet dates and expedite as needed.
• Lead RFQ submissions and negotiations to achieve cost-out goals.
• Maintain quotes library for all RFQs received.
• Assist in contract negotiations and upload contracts to Oracle Contracts Database.
• Escalate supplier quality issues and ensure cost recovery where needed.
• Ensure procurement data and forecasts are reflected in project reporting.
• Accelerate procurement while ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Drive on-time supplier delivery and manage risk escalations.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP purchasing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Key member of a dynamic and growing projects team. Procure and manage Supply Chain of goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving commercial advantage through the achievement of each project's delivery schedule, cost, and quality goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement activities in accordance with the project procurement execution plan and supplier lead time requirements to support project schedule commitments.
• Communicate status regularly to the project and leadership teams.
• Manage the addition/modification of supplier records to the required purchasing systems including required document collection from the respective suppliers.
• Responsible for issuing purchase orders (PO), collecting PO acknowledgements, issuing PO change orders, leading invoice resolution activities, coordinating weekly monitoring of supplier progress to promise/need by dates, expediting suppliers, escalating to Project Sourcing Leads for commercial leverage and proactive communication with the project team.
• Manage the submission/follow-up of RFQs and lead negotiations of product and services in order to achieve cost out goals.
• Maintain a quote library of all RFQs received.
• Support the negotiation of contractual agreements where required. Responsible for uploading executed contracts to Oracle Contracts Database.
• Escalate supplier quality challenges and ensure supplier recovery of costs due to quality issues.
• Ensure procurement data, delivery forecasts, and supplier commitments are accurately reflected in project reporting tools to support transparent decision-making by project leadership.
• Enable faster project cycle by accelerating the procurement process while ensuring compliance.
• Drive supplier on time delivery performance while anticipating risks and escalating appropriately.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 7 years' experience in procurement
• Minimum 7 years working in SAP purchasing systems
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally(USA). Must comply with all relevant travel and tax policies.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $82,900.00 and $138,200.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.