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GE Vernova

Sourcing Specialist - Buying / Procurement

GE Vernova, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States

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GE Vernova Due to the nature of U.S. Government and military projects, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Hybrid role – expected to work on-site three days per week. The Sourcing and procurement specialist is responsible for appraising and improving our purchasing activities by analyzing spend and supplier base, driving days to pay, price negotiations, purchase order placement, new supplier qualification and on-time delivery improvement. The professional will manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with all GE Power Conversion & Storage policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. The position requires understanding of concepts, methods, and procedures to enable sourcing and procurement execution. Flexibility to travel up to 20%, supporting both domestic and international business needs. Essential Responsibilities

Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to deliver a competitive advantage within the North American market and apply advanced sourcing and procurement best practices towards operational excellence. Conduct RFQs, negotiate pricing and contractual terms. Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure-to-pay cycle. Maintain full compliance with all applicable regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs. Follow up PO acknowledgement, delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change. Ensure all invoices are received promptly to support accurate processing and cash-flow management. Facilitate the resolution of AP, logistics and customs issues related to purchase orders. 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 liquidated damage claims related to suppliers’ delays. Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing and procurement 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. Develop a strong relationship with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other internal and external stakeholders. Lead and maintain meetings, reviews and communicate about project status. 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. Required Qualifications

Flexibility to travel up to 20%, supporting both domestic and international business needs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business related areas. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus MBA / master’s degree in relevant field. Experience in purchase order execution. Ability to be proactive and negotiate with vendors/supplies when needed. Fundamental knowledge of sourcing and procurement process. Desired Characteristics

Following up and expediting procurement process from purchase to delivery. Solid M/S office skills including Excel formulas, VLOOKUP 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 execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to assess supplier technical capability, supplier capacity, and develop new suppliers. Data analysis skills. Knowledge of SAP. Salary & Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $72,700.00 - 121,100.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. Health care benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time-off for vacation or illness. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Additional Information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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). Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Electric Power Generation Application Deadline

This posting is expected to close on January 22, 2026 (or thereafter). The posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 05, 2026.

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