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GE Vernova Sourcing Specialist in Clearwater, Florida
Job Description Summary
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of a group of commodities / sourcing projects for CLW PT site; negotiating with dedicated providers according to specific policies; achieving the best contractual conditions and ensuring internal customer satisfaction; comprehensive in-depth understanding of purchasing and sourcing concepts and principles; and strong knowledge of purchasing concepts in order to help drive supplier performance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Sourcing Specialist, you will:
Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels
Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers
Drive deflation and fixed production cost savings
Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement
Manage claims including commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. and may also include purchasing activities
Negotiate the best commercial and technical package for procurement requirements
Work with allocated key suppliers to improve On Time Delivery and Quality statistics to target levels
Communicate across direct organization
Present to senior leaders (EB and SEB) in specific purchasing space and on cross functional teams on how purchasing contributes to overall strategy
Assist in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practice
Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
Advise Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches, processes and procedures in the own field
Develop technical and regional market expertise in commodity area
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 3 years of Sourcing and / or Supply Chain experience (or graduate of OMLP program).
Desired Characteristics
Strong negotiation skills required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to influence others and leadsmall teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Ability to read component blueprints
Very strong experience with Microsoft Excel
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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
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.