Commodity Sourcing Leader – Fluid Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate a sourcing strategy for the designated site/P&L to meet variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership objectives.

• Lead or assist in the global selection, qualification, development, and overall management of suppliers.

• Oversee the complete contract life cycle from Request for Proposal through to supplier exit.

• Assess and manage pivot-to-value initiatives in collaboration with Sourcing teams.

• Work closely with Engineering on program timelines, cost optimization, resource allocation analysis, and maximization of VCP.

• Reduce GE's risk exposure by ensuring customer requirements are communicated effectively to suppliers.

• Implement cost reduction initiatives through contract negotiations, process modifications, and sustainable cost management.

• Collaborate with Finance to confirm the impacts of projects and contract negotiations on the general ledger.

• Cultivate technical and market knowledge in the global commodity sector.

• Establish and uphold business policies, enhance procurement processes, and optimize Sourcing resources.

• Discover and execute direct material productivity initiatives alongside Engineering teams.

• Guarantee fulfillment and quality standards in partnership with Engineering, buyers, and sourcing quality engineers.

• Collaborate with Logistics and Commercial teams to ensure regional capacity is met while reducing transportation expenses.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier capabilities and performance.

• Negotiate pricing while ensuring the quality of goods and services remains high.

• Engage with other GE business sourcing teams and take part in company-wide strategic sourcing initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

• At least 5 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, Engineering, and/or Supply Chain.

• Previous sourcing experience involving negotiation, opportunity identification, supplier selection, sourcing strategy development, and contract implementation.

• Strong quantitative and data analysis abilities.

• Proven project management and process enhancement skills.

• Capability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Experience in process leadership, such as CAP, Work-Out, process improvement, or quality initiatives.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering; a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.

• Previous participation in leadership programs, such as OMLP, FMP, CAS, is preferred.

• CPM or APICS certification is preferred.

• Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Contributions to company retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.