GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Material Sourcing Manager

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 6

Full-timeCiénega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 8 years of experience in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing setting is required.
Experience managing key performance indicators and applying Lean Manufacturing methods is required.
Experience with an enterprise resource planning system such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD is required.
Data analysis skills using tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel are required.
Working knowledge of international logistics, including Incoterms, customs, and transit time management, is required.

Responsibilities

Build and carry out sourcing plans that keep costs, quality, and lead times competitive.
Lead complex supplier negotiations covering price, guaranteed capacity, and response times.
Manage total cost of ownership by considering logistics, quality risk, and obsolescence in addition to unit price.
Set stock policies that protect working capital and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
Oversee the material lifecycle so the plant meets its backlog and remains aligned with production line balance.
Participate in Sales and Operations Planning to match customer demand with production and supply capacity.
Identify supply-chain vulnerabilities such as single-source suppliers, adjust deliveries when plans change, and put mitigation plans in place.
Lead sourcing and supply chain management at the Cienega de Flores site, connecting production needs with supplier capacity and market demand while reducing risk and improving plant efficiency.
Set sourcing direction, negotiate with key suppliers, and work with Production, Finance, and Sales colleagues to solve problems early.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in supply chain management or a Master of Business Administration is preferred.
Experience working with Production, Finance, and Sales teams to translate technical needs into financial impact is preferred.
Hands-on Gemba practice, including going to the production floor to understand and solve issues where they occur, is preferred.

Job Description Summary

Our factory only works when the right materials arrive at the right time. In this role, you lead sourcing and supply chain management at our Cienega de Flores site. You will connect production needs with supplier capacity and market demand, and you will reduce risk and improve efficiency across the plant. The decisions you make help GE Vernova (GEV) build equipment that supports a more reliable and sustainable energy future.

You lead a team and also contribute hands-on. You set the direction for sourcing, negotiate with key suppliers, and work with colleagues in Production, Finance, and Sales to solve problems early.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing strategy: Build and carry out sourcing plans that keep costs, quality, and lead times competitive.
Negotiate with suppliers: Lead complex negotiations that cover price, guaranteed capacity, and response times.
Manage total cost of ownership (TCO): Look beyond unit price to include logistics, quality risk, and obsolescence.
Control inventory: Set stock policies that protect working capital and reduce excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.
Plan materials and production: Oversee the material lifecycle so the plant meets its backlog and stays aligned with production line balance.
Join Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Help match customer demand with production and supply capacity.
Reduce supply risk: Find weak points such as single-source suppliers, adjust deliveries when plans change, and put clear mitigation plans in place.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate: You are a supply chain leader who stays calm when supply or demand shifts, enjoys solving problems on the production floor, and can explain operational needs in financial terms.

Required

Bachelor's degree.
8 or more years of experience in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing setting.
Experience managing key performance indicators (KPIs) and applying Lean Manufacturing methods.
Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD.
Skill in data analysis with tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
Working knowledge of international logistics, including Incoterms, customs, and transit time management.

Preferred

Master's degree in supply chain management or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience working with Production, Finance, and Sales teams to turn technical needs into financial impact.
Hands-on "Gemba" practice: going to the production floor to understand and solve issues where they happen.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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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