Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management

Job Description Summary

Drive global sourcing strategy for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers and HV Instrument Transformers, optimizing costs and performance through rigorous KPI management. Lead end-to-end supplier qualification and negotiations, securing high-value partnerships while ensuring total alignment with GE Vernova’s compliance and governance standards. Leverage data-driven analytics to proactively identify risks, perform root cause analysis, prepare and execute action plans ensuring supply chain continuity across diverse markets.

Ensure and lead cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Operations to deliver excellence in sourcing projects.

• Execute NAM and global sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCB) and Instrument Transformers (ITR), aligned with Grid Solutions PT priorities and GE Vernova Sourcing Governance.
• Own and drive key GE Vernova sourcing KPIs
  , including but not limited to:
  • Year‑over‑year cost productivity (PPV, cost‑out)
  • Inflation and deflation management with root cause analysis
  • Dual‑sourcing and supplier risk reduction metrics
  • Supplier delivery and quality performance (OTD, DPPM)
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with GE Vernova policies, approval matrices, and the GE Vernova Code of Conduct
  .

• Lead supplier development initiatives focused on cost competitiveness, capacity, quality, and sustainability within the LTCB, DTCB and Instrument Transformers supplier market.
• Propose and drive dual‑sourcing and regionalization strategies to mitigate risk for critical grid projects.
• Maintain deep understanding of global supplier landscapes, including strategic component manufacturers across Americas, Europe, and Asia.

• Own a portfolio of sourcing and qualification initiatives from supplier prospection to final homologation.
• Lead supplier identification, market screening, and capability assessments specific to DTCB and ITR technologies.
• Structure and lead RFQ/RFP processes
  , commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Define and manage soucing project timelines
  , milestones, and financial tracking for approved investments in tooling at suppliers.
• Coordinate and support supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering/R&D teams.
• Manage sample deliveries, pilot batches
  , and coordinate the defined scope of testing and validation.
• Ensure disciplined technical and quality reporting
  , formal approvals, and final supplier/part homologation
  .
• Establish supplier agreements and contracts following successful qualification.

• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers senior leadership and decision makers.
• Structure and manage regional and global contracts, ensuring alignment with cost models, risk allocation, compliance, and long‑term value creation.
• Perform comprehensive cost analyses, including logistics, duties, taxes, make‑or‑buy evaluations, and total cost of ownership.

• Use data analytics tools to support fact‑based sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present commodity performance reviews
  , including KPI dashboards, inflation/deflation drivers, and savings realization.
• Define corrective action plans and track execution through established governance forums.

• Act as a structured problem solver
  , supporting Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Lead or support supplier related root cause analysis related to cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity issues.
• Define, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure issues are resolved in a sustainable manner and lessons learned are embedded into sourcing and qualification processes.

• Lead and participate in transversal initiatives across sourcing, engineering, R&D, tendering, finance, quality, and customer project execution teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for DTCB and ITR sourcing
  , mentoring colleagues and sharing best…