Strategic Sourcing Team Leader

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

📋 Description

• Lead a team of Commodity Managers and Coordinators overseeing subcontractors for Electrical & Civil site works, Site Erected Buildings, and Engineering suppliers supporting NAM Projects.

• Oversee daily operational requirements, strategic sourcing, and leadership of personnel for the Site Works scope.

• Manage sourcing KPIs, which include cost deflation, Days to Pay, vendor recovery, and on-time delivery of sourcing.

• Establish operational rhythms that align with annual goals and key priorities.

• Develop strategic commodity plans that address competition, capacity limitations, future demand, supply continuity, and resilience.

• Create heat maps, dashboards, should-cost models, benchmarking tools, supplier cost breakdown structures, and historical quote/pricing databases.

• Develop and implement supplier capability assessments that align with technical, quality, and commercial expectations.

• Drive competitive cost outcomes through commercial agreements that mitigate risk while aligning with project schedules, technical specifications, and customer needs.

• Negotiate subcontract agreements.

• Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and innovations.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other functions to ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives.

• Work alongside the Tender Sourcing Leader to synchronize tendering and sourcing execution strategies from bid development through project implementation.

• Drive operational accountability among sourcing coordinators and guarantee timely RFQ execution in ITO and OTR.

• Promote Lean principles and foster continuous improvement within sourcing operations.

• Ensure compliance with GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies, regulatory requirements, and project/customer contractual obligations.

• Manage performance across budget execution, cash management, on-time delivery, claim management, NCP resolution and closure, and talent development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Pre-Construction Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Project Management.

• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role related to Projects and/or Supply Chain.

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time.

• Must adhere to all relevant company travel and tax policies.

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably within the industrial, energy, or construction sectors.

• Established leadership experience in managing teams and promoting cross-functional alignment.

• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with a background in cost modeling, market intelligence, and supplier evaluation.

• Comprehensive understanding of sourcing engineered equipment and construction-related services.

• Proven ability to establish structure and capability in fast-paced, complex environments.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in leading, motivating, and effectively communicating with remote teams.

• Demonstrated ability to set a vision and guide organizational success across functional teams.

• Capability to establish and drive operational rigor in a matrixed environment.

• Proven experience in developing, coaching, and mentoring talent.

• Experience in electrical substations, transmission infrastructure, or related EPC projects, with a strong understanding of construction subcontracting.

• Good grasp of legal/contractual aspects of EPC contracts and negotiation expertise.

• Familiarity with purchasing and sourcing standards, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of scheduling/planning for large and complex projects.

• Technical knowledge of purchased products.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach services.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive compensation.