Job Description SummaryThe Commodity Leader – Services NAM Labor+ will strategically develop and manage a North American supply chain of Labor providers to support the Operation & Maintenance (O&M), Projects, Off Shore Wind Service lines. In this role you will drive commercial advantage through achievement of safety, quality, cost, usage and delivery goals. Commodity Leader will partner with the Operations team to create processes and contracts aimed at reducing costs and meeting delivery and quality requirements from the supply base.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Drive cost out projects and negotiations with suppliers and cross functional teams targeted at achieving annual cost goals.Manage supplier contracts, service agreements and terms and conditions with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned.Develop and execute long term regional commodity strategies for a diverse group of suppliers, with varying levels of complexity.Collaborate with global supporting resources (services, engineering, product line, quality, supply chain, and regional teams) to achieve schedule and ensure adequate cycle time to meet timelines.Lead the evaluation and selection of new suppliers, development of existing suppliers, and overall supplier management – with a focus on safety, quality, delivery & cost.Define and drive use of preferred suppliers plus develop alternate sources.Interact with site teams to understand business needs and develop supply chain strategies that optimize total requirements.Develop technical and market expertise in commodity areas.Manage/Negotiate Vendor Recovery cases if they arise.Drive Supplier Scorecard process for Partner Suppliers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityMinimum 5 years of sourcing or global supply chain experienceAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required, estimated at 20%

Desired Characteristics

High motivation, leadership, and influencing skillsStrong interpersonal and facilitation skillsDemonstrated supplier negotiation experienceDemonstrated contracting expertise, and business law knowledgeAbility to perform scenario analysis and strategy developmentProactive self-starter and change agentCross functional, matrixed, and international team experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsEffectively communicate across all organizational levels, departments, and functionsHave proven project management and process improvement skillsAptitude with analytical tools (ex. Excel, Access); specific skills should include: data-mining, pivot tables, data manipulationDemonstrated technical aptitude and business acumen

The salary range for this position is  $108,700.00- $181,100.00 US Dollar Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has variable compensation incentive of 10%.  Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program.  Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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: Yes