Sourcing Global Commodity Leader - SMR Heavy Fabrication

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC seeks a Sourcing Global Commodity Leader for SMR Heavy Fabrication to shape and execute the global strategy for large fabricated and machined components, including reactor pressure vessels, reactor core internals, and large heat exchangers.

This role partners with Sales & Operations Planning, project leaders, engineering, and quality to align supply chain with demand and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in supply chain roles.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in sourcing large fabricated and machined equipment.
• US Export Controlled position.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global commodity strategy for SMR machining and fabrication.
• Maintain understanding of the global supply market for heavy fabrication and precision machining.
• Gather and communicate market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions.
• Assess and proactively manage risk across the commodity portfolio.
• Lead negotiations and execution of complex long‑term agreements.
• Structure commercial agreements to secure strategic outcomes.
• Partner with S&OP and project teams to align demand and supply.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader – SMR Heavy Fabrication is responsible for developing and executing the global commodity strategy for critical large-scale fabricated and machined components supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programs, including reactor pressure vessels, reactor core internal components, and large heat exchangers. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives across a complex global supply base to secure long‑term capacity, optimize cost, mitigate supply and commercial risk, and deliver strong customer value across all SMR projects. As a strategic individual contributor, this leader partners closely with Sales & Operations Planning, project commodity leaders, fulfillment leaders, engineering, quality, and project teams to align supply chain strategies with demand signals, execution realities, and customer‑specific requirements. The role requires deep commercial acumen, strong analytical capability, executive‑level communication skills, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority. Success in this role depends on building global market insight, negotiating sophisticated long‑term agreements, developing suppliers, and translating enterprise commodity strategies into actionable plans across project execution teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global commodity strategy for SMR machining and fabrication categories, with primary responsibility for large, complex, and heavy equipment components, including reactor pressure vessels, reactor core internal components, large heat exchangers, and other highly engineered fabricated and machined assemblies. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the global supply market for heavy fabrication and precision machining, including supplier capacity, regional capabilities, technical specialization, quality maturity, nuclear compliance readiness, cost competitiveness, and relevant geopolitical and logistics factors. Gather, analyze, and communicate market intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions, including industry capacity trends, material and conversion cost drivers, supplier financial health, regulatory and trade developments, lead‑time risks, and emerging supplier opportunities. Assess and proactively manage risk across the commodity portfolio, including capacity limitations, supplier concentration, commercial and contractual exposure, geopolitical considerations, cross‑border sourcing risk, and supplier quality and delivery performance. Partner closely with the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to understand current and future demand profiles and integrate demand visibility into long‑term sourcing and capacity strategies. Translate demand forecasts into actionable sourcing strategies that ensure the availability of long‑term supplier capacity in support of business growth, project execution requirements, and customer commitments. Collaborate with project commodity leaders and fulfillment leaders to gather real‑time supplier and execution performance data and apply these insights to strengthen broader commodity strategies and strategic decision‑making. Work cross‑functionally with sourcing, engineering, quality, legal, finance, manufacturing, project management, and commercial teams to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with business priorities and are practical for execution. Partner with project leaders to understand customer‑specific technical, commercial, and schedule requirements and adjust strategic sourcing levers accordingly to optimize supply chain outcomes. Develop sourcing strategies that appropriately balance cost, capacity, quality, technical capability, delivery performance, risk, customer‑specific needs, and total landed cost. Lead the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, including long‑term agreements, capacity reservation agreements, supply agreements, cost‑out frameworks, co‑investment arrangements, and new supplier development agreements. Structure commercial agreements that secure strategic outcomes, including long‑term capacity access, improved cost competitiveness, supply continuity, risk mitigation, supplier capability development, and enhanced customer value. Identify, assess, and develop new suppliers capable of meeting long‑term SMR program requirements, including technical, quality, commercial, and capacity expectations. Support supplier development initiatives designed to strengthen supplier capability, improve quality systems, enhance delivery performance, and advance commercial readiness. Drive total landed cost optimization through the evaluation of global sourcing alternatives, logistics considerations, duty and tariff impacts, localization opportunities, and broader cross‑border supply chain tradeoffs. Establish scalable commodity strategies that can be deployed consistently across SMR projects while maintaining the flexibility required to address unique project or customer requirements. Drive alignment and implementation of approved commodity strategies across project execution teams following strategy definition and agreement execution. Monitor strategy execution on an ongoing basis and incorporate feedback from project teams, fulfillment leaders, and supplier performance data to ensure alignment and support continuous improvement. Influence cross‑functional stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization, without direct reporting authority, to drive alignment around sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial frameworks, and long‑term business objectives. Prepare and deliver clear, well‑supported recommendations and executive‑level communications for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Outcomes / Measures of Success

Establish long‑term supplier agreements that secure critical manufacturing capacity for key SMR fabricated and machined components. Reduce cost through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier development, and cost‑out programs. Mitigate supply chain, commercial, and execution risk across the global commodity portfolio. Improve customer value through optimized sourcing strategies, reliable supply, and strong commercial positioning. Build a resilient and globally competitive supplier network for large and heavy nuclear‑related equipment. Ensure commodity strategies are aligned with S&OP demand profiles, project execution realities, and customer requirements. Drive strategy adoption and sustained alignment across project execution teams after agreement implementation. Continuously improve supply chain strategy using real‑time performance feedback and market intelligence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and 10+ years of professional experience in supply chain roles 5-7 years of direct experience in sourcing large fabricated and machined equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, structural modules, forgings, castings, or similarly complex industrial components. US Export Controlled position Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as required.

Desired Characteristics

Procurement leadership within heavy industry, energy, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and long‑term supplier contracts. Experience assessing and mitigating supplier and market risk in global supply chains. Experience partnering with S&OP, operations, engineering, and project teams in a cross‑functional environment. Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate total cost, risk, and strategic tradeoffs. Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data and market insight into actionable sourcing strategies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and external suppliers. Experience working across regions and cultures with a global mindset.

The base pay range for this position is $125,000-208,300 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No

Bonus eligibility

discretionary annual bonus.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $208,300.00. 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 17, 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. www.gevernova.com