Strategic Sourcing Manager

GE Vernova

Findlay Township, United States

Full Time

Posted October 5, 2026

$95k - $95k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible to appraise and improve our sourcing and procurement activities by analyzing spend and supplier base, drive negotiations and purchasing needs.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sourcing and procurement activities on assigned commodities to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing best practices towards operational excellence.
Drive RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms and implement framework agreements with key suppliers, using contract templates in collaboration with Corporate Counsel.
Issue purchase orders for major components and actively support the full procure-to-pay cycle
Responsible for managing annual external supplier spend for NA region on selected commodities including, but not limited to, transformers, switchboards, UPS, E-houses, Motors, Generators, services, and others.
Improve key performance metrics for NA region such as on-time delivery, savings against budget, year-over-year deflation, payment terms, cost of failure and product cost-out during sales phase (ITO).
Work proactively with ITO team in order to recommend the right suppliers with the most optimal commercial conditions, meet the proposal’s OTD to the customer and manage cost-out negotiations as per customers’ target.
Coordinate supplier selection, development, and supplier categorization to ensure sourcing optimization, overall supplier performance and build long-term strategic relationships with key vendors in each category.
Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing methodologies to identify opportunities for cost-reduction and cash flows improvements.
Resolve contractual and supplier disputes where they occur, protecting the interests of the business and engaging legal Business Partners where required.
Effectively collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to interpret requirements, define, develop, and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to further enhance business performance and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation.
Solid M/S office skills including excel formulas, v-look up and pivot table knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and report preparation skills.
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Ability to develop/execute strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of financials and P&L impact of sourcing decisions.
Ability to assess supplier technical capability, supplier capacity, and develop new suppliers.
Knowledge of SAP
Ability to work with minimum supervision in the cross-cultural environment across different geographical areas.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to develop key internal and external relationships and influence at all levels.
Master knowledge of industry standards / best-in-class contract terms and conditions (T&C), especially around IP and risk management.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented.
Adept in managing ambiguity and swift to pivot where necessary.