Indirect & Services Strategic Sourcing Leader

**Job Description Summary**: Services, field services and equipment to support the GSI NAM Services business as well as indirect material and services to support GSI NAM.
The Strategic Sourcing Leader will manage the sourcing strategy and execution of a given number of projects in ITO and OTR. You will be responsible to negotiate and partner with the Services buyer to issue service and equipment purchase orders at the right time and right quality within the specified targets/budget. The Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for the RFQ/RFP process, supplier negotiations of price and terms, completion of supplier qualification process, identification and the development of supplier panel.. You are responsible to settle claims with conditions favorable for GSI. This role will support bid/proposal development in ITO as well by providing pricing and lead time as required.

**_ About Us:_**
- Come bring your energy to change the world_
- Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition._
- GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it._
- If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us._

**_ Why we come to work: _**
- Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers. Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects)._

**Responsibilities**:

- Identify, evaluate, quote and negotiate costs for material and equipment in support of commercial bids
- Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to understand timelines and requirements for supplier identification in tender stage and selection in execution stage
- Partner with engineering and supplier development team in order to identify, assess, and qualify new suppliers
- Source and develop certified minority, veteran-owned, women-owned, and small business suppliers to achieve customer requirements
- Drive KPIs: Deflation, DTP, Quality, Compliance, OTD
- Implement procedures for continuous improvement, accountability, and efficiency in supplier engagement and execution
- Negotiate master supply agreements as well as project-specific agreements for equipment and material
- Ensure compliance with GE sourcing policies and procedures
- Manage strong supplier relationships including commercial issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally
- Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction
- Collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification
- Leads supplier performance reviews

**Requirements**:

- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or similar field. Previous experience in Services is desired.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic 20% of the time. Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule that includes overtime as required.

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Previous experience in sourcing and procuring services as well as indirect commodities
- Very strong customer service and results oriented mindset
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Quality mindset
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Proactive in continuously seeking the most competitive and reliable offer

**We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.**

**_ Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributi