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 Electrical & Civil site works subcontractors, Site Erected Buildings, and Engineering suppliers.

• Provide support for NAM Projects, such as ACIS, FACTS, HVDC, and Services.

• Supervise daily operational requirements, strategic sourcing, and personnel leadership for Site Works scope.

• Manage sourcing KPIs, including cost deflation, Days to Pay (DTP), vendor recovery, and sourcing on-time delivery (OTD).

• Establish operating rhythms that align with annual objectives and key priorities.

• Formulate strategic commodity plans that address the competitive landscape, capacity limitations, future demand, supply continuity, and resilience.

• Create heat maps and dashboards for performance tracking.

• Develop should-cost models, benchmarking tools, and supplier cost breakdown structures.

• Implement and conduct supplier capability assessments.

• Build and maintain historical quote and pricing databases.

• Establish commercial agreements that mitigate risks and align with project timelines, technical specifications, and customer expectations.

• Negotiate subcontract agreements effectively.

• Perform market intelligence and competitive analysis.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other departments.

• Work with the Tender Sourcing Leader to synchronize tendering and sourcing execution strategies.

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

• Advocate for Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies, regulations, project requirements, and customer contractual obligations.

• Measure performance against 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 leadership experience in Projects and/or Supply Chain.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time.

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

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

• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and fostering cross-functional alignment.

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with experience in cost modeling, market intelligence, and supplier evaluation.

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

• Capacity to build structure and capability in fast-paced, complex environments.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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

• Ability to set a vision and drive organizational success across functional teams.

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

• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor talent.

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

• Understanding of legal and contractual aspects of an EPC contract along with negotiation expertise.

• Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing standards, policies, and procedures.

• Familiarity with scheduling and planning large and complex projects.

• Technical knowledge of products being purchased.

• 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.

• Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based resource.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company 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.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Competitive compensation.

• Travel opportunities, including both domestic and international travel.