Lead Sourcing Specialist – Substations

GE Vernova

Remote

Full Time

Posted November 11, 2026

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 12, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Responsible for leading sourcing, category management, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for equipment, materials, and services related to electrical substations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for substation equipment, materials, and specialized services, aligned with business objectives and market dynamics;
Lead supplier and contractor management activities, including qualification support, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and competitiveness improvement initiatives;
Conduct RFQs, evaluate proposals, lead commercial and contractual negotiations, and recommend sourcing decisions based on business requirements and Total Cost of Ownership principles;
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure effective sourcing execution and stakeholder alignment;
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to sourcing processes, category governance, supplier performance, compliance, quality, and EHS requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade, Engineering, or a related field;
Solid experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Commodity Management, or Services Procurement;
Proven experience purchasing equipment and materials for electrical substations and contracting specialized substation services;
Strong experience with category strategy development, supplier and contractor management, commercial negotiations, and application of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodology;
Advanced English, advanced Spanish, availability to travel as required, and current residence in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, or Venezuela.