Lead Commodity Management Specialist at Ge Vernova in Stafford, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

sourcing tools

contract negotiation

supplier management

kpis reporting

commodity strategy

cost reduction

Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems.
Negotiate supplier Contracts and Pricing, and transmit to Procurement teams.
Facilitate action plan when Quality or Logistics issues with suppliers.
Secure Supply Chain through Sourcing actions.
Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities.
Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation within the whole local sourcing group.
Provide support to stakeholders regarding Quality, Cost and Delivery of commodity.
Build and strengthen supplier relationships.
Ensure delivered products meet quality & on time delivery standards including being a point of escalation for supplier issues.
Work closely with Tendering activities to ensure accuracy.
Provide Supplier insights, benchmarking and market analysis activities.
Manage sourcing strategy in line with GE existing global sourcing processes.
Generate cost reduction and cash management actions.

Requirements

sap

excel

bachelor's

sourcing

commodity

project management

Significant project management skills.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with Sourcing / Supply chain education preferred.
Exceptional analytical skills.
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Previous Sourcing experience essential.
Experienced commodity manager, advanced experience and demonstrated years in Sourcing & Commodity management.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated professional oral / written communication and negation skills.
2-3 years of experience in Commodity Management.
Knowledge of MS Office applications, including some knowledge of intermediate level Excel functionality.
English spoken.
Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
Advanced collaboration with GE Key Commodity Leaders.
Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing / Supply Chain Management preferred.
Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to analyse and present statistical data.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks in a challenging, fast paced work environment.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

April 2024

Founded

The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.

>$10B Quarterly Revenue

Revenue Growth

Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.

$3B

Wind Turbine Backlog

Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.

25%

Global Electricity Supply

Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.

Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Culture + Values

Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.

Environment + Sustainability

2050 target

Net zero commitment

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Contact GE Vernova

Our Approach to Sustainability

Careers at GE Vernova

Role

Description

sourcing tools

contract negotiation

supplier management

kpis reporting

commodity strategy

cost reduction

Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems.
Negotiate supplier Contracts and Pricing, and transmit to Procurement teams.
Facilitate action plan when Quality or Logistics issues with suppliers.
Secure Supply Chain through Sourcing actions.
Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities.
Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation within the whole local sourcing group.
Provide support to stakeholders regarding Quality, Cost and Delivery of commodity.
Build and strengthen supplier relationships.
Ensure delivered products meet quality & on time delivery standards including being a point of escalation for supplier issues.
Work closely with Tendering activities to ensure accuracy.
Provide Supplier insights, benchmarking and market analysis activities.
Manage sourcing strategy in line with GE existing global sourcing processes.
Generate cost reduction and cash management actions.

Requirements

sap

excel

bachelor's

sourcing

commodity

project management

Significant project management skills.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with Sourcing / Supply chain education preferred.
Exceptional analytical skills.
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Previous Sourcing experience essential.
Experienced commodity manager, advanced experience and demonstrated years in Sourcing & Commodity management.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated professional oral / written communication and negation skills.
2-3 years of experience in Commodity Management.
Knowledge of MS Office applications, including some knowledge of intermediate level Excel functionality.
English spoken.
Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
Advanced collaboration with GE Key Commodity Leaders.
Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing / Supply Chain Management preferred.
Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to analyse and present statistical data.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks in a challenging, fast paced work environment.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

April 2024

Founded

The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.

>$10B Quarterly Revenue

Revenue Growth

Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.

$3B

Wind Turbine Backlog

Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.

25%

Global Electricity Supply

Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.

Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Culture + Values

Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.

Environment + Sustainability

2050 target

Net zero commitment

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Contact GE Vernova

Our Approach to Sustainability

Careers at GE Vernova