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Posted Apr 17, 2026

Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

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Job Description Summary The Sourcing and Procurement specialist is responsible for appraising and improving our purchasing activities by analyzing spend and supplier base, drive days to pay, price negotiations, purchase order placement, on-time delivery improvement. The professionals will manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance to all GE Power Conversion policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. The position requires understanding of concepts, methods, and procedures to enable sourcing and procurement execution. The team works a hybrid schedule with both remote and office workdays. 3 times in the office per week. 10% travel national and international will be required – as/when needed The Sourcing Specialist will lead new supplier’s qualifications and will1 contribute to sourcing savings, on-time-delivery, payment terms and finance cashflow goals. Job Description 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 RFQ’s, negotiate pricing and contractual terms. Issue purchase orders and actively support the full procure to-pay cycle. Follow-up PO acknowledgement, delivery status and solve delivery problems and schedule changes. Keep ERP system updated to reflect any change. Facilitate the resolution of 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 spending 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. Qualifications / Requirements 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 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 execute sourcing and procurement tasks across multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to assess supplier technical capability, supplier capacity, and develop new suppliers. Desired Characteristics Data analysis skills Passionate about supply chain / sourcing / procurement career. 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. Strong business and financial acumen. Understanding of financials and P&L impact of sourcing decisions. Motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented. Adept in managing ambiguity and swift to pivot where necessary. 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. Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: No For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,700.00 and $121,100.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 01, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com
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