Grid Solutions SAS
Posted 1 day ago
Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
AI Summary
Manages the buying process for a defined set of goods and suppliers supporting multiple internal Wind customers as a Lead Buyer for the Pensacola site, placing and following up on purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and updating the ERP.
About this role
Job Description Summary
Manage the buying process for a defined set of goods and suppliers supporting multiple internal Wind customers as a Lead Buyer for Pensacola site. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Place and follow-up on POs for assigned commodities and suppliers according to global sourcing fulfillment operation strategy.
- Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP. Build and maintain a common line of balance for the site.
- Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
- A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills.
- Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered.
- Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
- Prioritize information for data analysis and use technical experience and analytical thinking to support decision-making.
- Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance.
- Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems.
- Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
- May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
- Minimum of 5 years of advanced experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Proven ability to build international networks across different functions.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No