Lead Buyer/Planner
GE VernovaSchenectady, United States
Full Time
Posted October 7, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 8, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
At GE Vernova, every component matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full purchasing lifecycle for assigned components, from planned order release through supplier delivery, receipt, and payment.
- Execute and manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time production support.
- Partner with Master Scheduling and Engineering teams to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate order execution.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively expedite materials to mitigate delivery risks and production disruptions.
- Drive improvements in key supply chain and procure-to-pay performance metrics through data analysis and problem solving.
- Collaborate with Global Commodity Leaders to align sourcing strategies and support supplier performance for the Schenectady manufacturing operation.
- Resolve supply chain constraints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve material availability and delivery performance.
- Support operational planning activities while balancing inventory, supplier capacity, and production requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive accountability, communication, and execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, sourcing, planning, supply chain, or engineering.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or other enterprise platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
- Experience supporting supplier delivery performance, expediting materials, and managing Line of Balance (LOB) requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, drive resolution, and improve operational performance.
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