GE Vernova
Strategic Commodity Buyer
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Job Description Summary
Strategic Commodity Buyer for dedicated and assigned commodities across multiple Grid Solutions Integration Projects throughout the North Europe Region.
The Successful Candidate / Commodity Buyer is responsible for selection, contract negotiation, and performance of the associated suppliers from the tendering stage (ITO) to execution (OTR).
Addresses customer-specific requirements for each project while assuring best practices sharing continuous improvement among other commodity buyers.
Responsible for identifying cost-out and de-risking opportunities throughout the project life cycle/supply chain and supporting the implementation of Sourcing initiatives such as sustainability and process improvements.
Role and Responsibilities
- Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.
- Actively drive the communication towards suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, and contract terms to de-risk projects.
- Prepare and launch RFQs, negotiate the contracts in coordination with the internal stakeholders, and transmit information to Procurement.
- Prioritize contract (re)negotiation, anticipate information gathering, and discussions to accelerate contract agreement in OTR.
- Coordinate the assessment of the supplier’s performance, to manage the ongoing contracts execution, and to influence the strategic positioning for next deals.
- Map the supplier market per capabilities, business interest, past performance, geographical area for each segment.
- Share market evolutions, key indexes, best practices within the team and across other GE organizations, templates, checklists.
- Support and drive implementation of Sourcing initiatives.
- Liaise and work closely with the bid team to support competitive and accurate bids at the tender stage.
- Scope and responsibilities may evolve depending on the context and the profile of the candidate.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven track record in procurement or sourcing, with deep expertise in global sourcing strategy, complex contract negotiation, and strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Project Contract Management.
- Preferably CIPS qualified.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work in a global environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Project sourcing and negotiations skills.
- Ability to understand and execute commodity strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence.
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Effective problem identification and solution skills.
- Ability to work in a team and matrix organization.
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About GE Grid Solutions
At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition to a more energy-efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating renewables onto the grid to drive carbon neutrality. In Grid Solutions, we help enable the transition to a greener, more reliable grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why We Come To Work
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What We Offer
- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
- Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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