Senior Commodity Site Leader (CSL)

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova Operations LLC is seeking a Commodity Site Leader to head site sourcing for assigned categories, drive supplier selection, and manage capacity and readiness to ensure stable material flow and growth. You will partner across functions, monitor KPIs, and use Lean and GenAI tools to optimize SQDC outcomes.

The role requires 5–8 years in strategic sourcing or supply chain in manufacturing, with ERP/SAP and Ariba experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering or related field; total capability and achievements favored.
• 5–8 years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• 5–8 years developing sourcing strategies and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Working knowledge of legal and commercial contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Own the site sourcing strategy for assigned commodities and translate priorities into clear supply plans.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and awards to strengthen cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Proactively manage supplier capacity and readiness to support stable material flow and future growth.
• Lead No Source Parts Management and sourcing standard work, including RFQs, qualifications, and stakeholder updates.
• Partner with Buyers, Global Commodity Teams, MPR planners, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and suppliers to align priorities and remove roadblocks.
• Monitor supplier performance, own category KPIs, benchmark suppliers, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, daily management, and QDIP routines.
• Leverage data, digital tools, and GenAI-enabled solutions to uncover SQDC opportunities and accelerate decisions.
• Ensure procurement master data is clean and up to date across price, lead time, and payment terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Ariba

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Commodity Site Leader (CSL) leads sourcing activities for assigned categories at the site and is accountable for supplier performance, capacity readiness, cost competitiveness, lead time, and execution support. This high-visibility role connects Global Commodity Teams, Buyers, MPR planners, and plant stakeholders to align sourcing priorities, improve material flow, and deliver value for internal and external customers.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Own the site sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, translating business priorities into clear supply plans that improve SQDC and cash performance.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and awards to strengthen cost competitiveness, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Proactively manage supplier capacity, capability, and readiness to support stable material flow, production demand, new part introductions, repair needs, and future growth.
• Lead No Source Parts Management process and sourcing standard work with urgency, including RFQs, qualifications, gap resolution, and timely stakeholder updates.
• Partner cross-functionally with Buyers, Global Commodity Teams, MPR planners, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and external suppliers to align priorities and remove roadblocks.
• Monitor supplier performance, own category KPIs, benchmark key suppliers, lead corrective actions, and use Lean, daily management, and QDIP routines to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage data, digital tools, and GenAI-enabled solutions to uncover SQDC opportunities, improve visibility, and accelerate decision‑making.
• Ensure procurement master data is clean, accurate, and up to date across price, lead time, and payment terms to support reliable planning, execution, and supplier performance management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering), or a related field experience, but we are most interested in your total capability and professional achievements.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5 to 8 years experience in developing sourcing strategies and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Working knowledge of legal and commercial contract terms.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to proactively lead/initiate team projects (self-starter).
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs/Projects.
• Established project management skills.
• Prior experience managing small part components, electrical, or engineered‑to‑spec commodity categories.
• Familiarity with cross‑functional coordination across Engineering, Quality, and Material Management functions.
• Experience using data analytics tools to support sourcing decisions and supplier performance tracking.
• ERP (SAP) and Ariba interface experience.

Salary and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $108,800 to 181,300 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 15% 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.

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 planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,800.00 and $181,300.00.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

Relocation Assistance

No

Equal Opportunity Employment

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).

Mission and Purpose

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

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.