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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Sourcing Leader - Commissioning & Construction

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrenoble, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Significant experience in sourcing and commodity management, including commissioning and construction projects.
  • Knowledge level generally comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with substantial, relevant experience.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement supplier strategy for assigned commodities or services.
  • Manage and optimize supplier panels through selection, rationalization, and performance monitoring.
  • Allocate business needs to suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, risk, and strategic alignment.
  • Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions.
  • Develop negotiation strategies supported by data analysis and market intelligence.
  • Agree on commercial terms and communicate final agreements and conditions to management and relevant project stakeholders.
  • Manage commercial claims and supplier disputes, coordinating with legal and finance as needed.
  • Support or execute purchasing activities, including requests for quotations, bids, and purchase orders.
  • Analyze spend, cost, and performance data to identify savings, consolidation, and risk-mitigation opportunities.
  • Provide negotiation and decision support through cost, should-cost, and total cost of ownership analysis.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in sourcing and commodity management for the assigned category.
  • Serve as a best-practice and quality resource within the function.
  • Monitor developments in tools, processes, and market trends and incorporate them into working practices.
  • Contribute to strategy and policy development for the sourcing and commodity area.
  • Mentor colleagues with less experience in sourcing and commodity management.
  • Communicate sourcing strategies, trade-offs, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Lead small- to medium-sized projects with moderate risk and resource requirements, such as supplier transitions, productivity projects, and localization.
  • Build cross-functional consensus on supplier selections, strategies, and commercial decisions.
  • Influence approaches, projects, and programs within the commissioning and construction sourcing function or affected business organization.
  • Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the immediate team and related stakeholders.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies, with moderate autonomy and significant input into priorities.
  • Shape how professional practices and policies are applied in the role's area.
  • Use judgment to solve moderately complex sourcing and commercial problems that affect the function and business.
  • Propose and implement new approaches to existing solutions and process or strategy improvements.
  • Use technical and functional expertise and data analysis to support recommendations and decisions.
  • Use internal data sources such as finance, engineering, and operations, and limited external sources such as market data and benchmarks, to inform decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
  • Analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Lead programs and projects from initiation through completion.
  • Document, plan, and promote initiatives, and execute programs to achieve defined objectives.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholders.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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