Sourcing Specialist (materials and services/manufacturing)

GE Vernova; Pioneer (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a procurement professional in the United States to lead sourcing activities across supplier onboarding, negotiation, and contract management. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to define needs, manage RFQs and POs, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining quality and cost targets.

The role requires a diploma in supply chain or related field and at least 3 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure favourable terms and ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and risk assessments.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from RFQ to PO issuance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs and timelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods/services and resolve supply or quality issues.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times and payment terms to minimize cost and risk.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Maintain records of sourcing activities and generate procurement reports; support audit processes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Diploma in supply chain management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Job Description

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure favourable terms and ensure supply continuity.

• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and risk assessments.

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from request for quotation (RFQ) to purchase order issuance.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs and timelines.

• Ensure timely delivery of goods/services and resolve any supply or quality issues.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead time and payment terms to achieve cost savings and minimize risk.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities and generate procurement reports for management.

• Support audit processes and documentation requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization across the procurement function.

Experience

• Diploma in supply chain management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Excellent communication, organizational, follow up abilities and analytical skills

• Ability to work in manufacturing and fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.