Purchasing Planner

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Purchasing Planner to optimize capacity across supplier sites and support segment objectives. The role involves capacity modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive mitigation of under- or overutilized capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining capacity models, aligning ERP data, and working with demand planning, factory, supply, and finance teams to drive effective decision-making. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing / supply chain.
• 2+ years of experience specifically in material planning / scheduling function.
• APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP) preferred.
• Experience with S&OP and ERP systems (e.g., SAP PMx, Baan, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchasing capacity models for key constraints.
• Keep ERP systems up to date with current purchasing capacity.
• Collaborate with demand planning, factory, supply and finance teams for crossfunctional alignment.
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize capacity constraints.
• Communicate business goals and processes for the purchasing planning segment.

Skills

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Leadership & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

S&OP / materials management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP PMx

Baan

Oracle Zeal

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Purchasing Planner works cross-functionally and with the supplier base to understand capacity and
determine the strategy around utilizing available capacity for each of the supplier sites that support the
segment. Capacity modeling for all key constraints should be created and maintained, integrating the
industrialization and demand profile changes throughout the planning horizons. This is a critical input to
the overall purchasing plan and strategic decisions. This planner will ensure that capacity is optimized to support overall business objectives by identifying and owning action plans to mitigate
under/overutilized capacity within the segment.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

• Manage creation and maintenance of purchasing capacity models for all key constraints within the segment while aligning to the targets of the business
• Keep ERP systems and tools up to date and accurate to the current purchasing capacity
• Partner with the demand planning, factory, supply and finance teams to facilitate crossfunctional alignment through transparent discussion and decisions
• Manage relationships with suppliers and local and global supply teams to support execution and proactively optimize capacity constraints for business objectives
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for a purchasing planning segment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing / supply chain
• 2+ years of experience specifically in material planning / scheduling function
• Proven capability with materials management disciplines including S&OP
• 25% travel domestically and internationally

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
• Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team
• APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP)
• Global experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to use lean tools for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and teamwork
• Change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm
• ERP [SAP(PMx), Baan, Oracle (Zeal)] experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processe

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 26, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 16, 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.