Sourcing Specialist - Facilities & Maintenance

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for Facilities categories across North American sites. Responsibilities include developing negotiation strategies, managing vendors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position allows for remote work within the United States and includes competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years' Sourcing experience required.
• Strong experience in complex project commercial negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned Facilities categories.
• Develop negotiation strategies and drive negotiations.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sourcing Specialist - Facilities & Maintenance

Sourcing Specialist - Facilities & Maintenance

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Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Specialist leads strategic sourcing activities for assigned Facilities categories (example: equipment, maintenance, construction, etc.) at GE Gas Power’s North American sites. Responsibilities include developing strategies, leading negotiations for optimal pricing, quality, and terms, and supporting total cost of ownership reduction through vendor management, demand management, equipment and scope standardization, and compliance. Reporting to the Regional Indirect Sourcing Leader, the Specialist collaborates with the Global Category Sourcing team to coordinate sourcing efforts, drive the RFQ process, and select suppliers for investment projects. Additionally, the Specialist partners with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure excellent service levels. This position may be based in Schenectady, NY, Greenville, SC, or remote within the United States.

Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Specialist leads strategic sourcing activities for assigned Facilities categories (example: equipment, maintenance, construction, etc.) at GE Gas Power’s North American sites. Responsibilities include developing strategies, leading negotiations for optimal pricing, quality, and terms, and supporting total cost of ownership reduction through vendor management, demand management, equipment and scope standardization, and compliance. Reporting to the Regional Indirect Sourcing Leader, the Specialist collaborates with the Global Category Sourcing team to coordinate sourcing efforts, drive the RFQ process, and select suppliers for investment projects. Additionally, the Specialist partners with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure excellent service levels. This position may be based in Schenectady, NY, Greenville, SC, or remote within the United States.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Commodity Leaders to develop negotiation strategies and drive negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives.
• Promote best practices, measure and track internal performance, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization within the assigned category spend.
• Oversee end-to-end Sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management.
• Perform detailed cost analysis and negotiations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Drive standardized sourcing processes and achievement of savings and cash targets.
• Develop strategic suppliers to reduce cycle time from demand identification to PO placement.
• Develop collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and processes.
• Act as a resource for colleagues and stakeholders on sourcing process, commodity strategies, and sourcing execution.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• 5+ years' Sourcing experience
• Strong experience within the assigned category and complex project commercial negotiations
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to implement and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills including solid knowledge of MS Office tools
• Demonstrated negotiations skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
• Strong experience in Procurement processes
• Aggressive self-starter, fast learner able to handle multiple tasks in parallel
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
• Experience in Facilities Sourcing commodities (CAPEX, Construction, Maintenance, Material Handling Equipment, Janitorial, Waste, Landscaping, etc.)
• Strategic sourcing / category management experience in a multinational company
• Strong track record for implementing change and delivering results
• Thought leader, collaborative mindset in working across functional areas
• Strong project management skills
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $94,600.00 - 126,100.00 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on May 02 , 2025, or thereafter.

• 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.

Benefits Available To You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
  
  

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/diversity-at-ge

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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

• This is a remote position
  
  

Application Deadline: June 11, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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