Procurement Leader of Global COE

Overview

Lead global procurement COE, drive processes, OTD, cost optimization

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• fulfillment
• lean processes
• supplier negotiations
• erp management
• cost optimization

Tasks

-Focus on identification and elimination of waste in all process. -Develop and follow an operating rhythm through standardization of process by using lean principles. -Drive negotiations with suppliers and cross functional teams targeted at achieving OTD and cost optimization. -Lead a team dedicated to executing efficient Procurement/Fulfillment processes, optimizing delivery (OTD), cycle time for each activity like purchase order release etc. -Collaborate with global supporting resources (project management, engineering, product line, quality, supply chain, and regional teams) to achieve fulfillment plan and ensure adequate cycle time to procure materials/services. -The global COE procurement team will cover procurement and fulfillment for PCS regions, related to managing some local and global suppliers and being organized per commodity or project buy depending on business needs. -Conduct root cause analysis for re occurrent issues and implement correction and corrective action. -Serve as the focal point for the PCS business on Procurement/Fulfillment. -Interface with the larger GE Vernova Procurement/Fulfillment community to maximize outcomes, while optimizing base cost -Organize appropriate connection and rhythm with regional internal stakeholders to adjust deliverables up to final client needs (OTD, quality expediting and inspection). -Extend support to for exemptional payments and troubleshoot payment related issues -Contribute to cash and inventory forecasting processes essential to optimize cash flow within the business. -Define and execute efficient Procurement/Fulfillment processes anchored on lean principled for related scope. -Identify, maintain, and improve the cost related metrices for procurement and fulfillment activity. -Provide visibility to all stake holders on the deliverables. -Manage appropriate training for the COE team and recommend to local procurement people to develop / maintain best in class tools and processes and behaviors. -Identify the trigger events for issues and implement suitable resolution mechanism. -Manage the Procurement/Fulfillment functions within the Power Conversion Solution business which include purchase order release, acknowledgement, monitoring goods and documentation delivery, and make receipt of material in ERP. -Support the B2P process through ensuring invoices are payable after alignment with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and following internal processes -Develop excellent tools, processes, expertise and behaviors related to procurement and fulfillment. -Determine a clear plan to manage various stake holders including internal customer, finance and suppliers. -Drive continuous process improvement, to achieve optimal business outcomes and deliver on metrics/KPI targets.

Requirements

• sap
• procurement
• leadership
• change management
• engineering degree
• 15+ years

What You Bring

-Experience in procuring and moving materials across geographies /legal entities -Good knowledge on the tax implications of moving material across geography and interfacing with finance, compliance team to ensure that taxes do not become a cost to the project -Proven analytical and organizational ability -Working knowledge of SAP proficiency -Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker -Proven track record of performance and related accomplishments -Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative -Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously -Strong change management skills -Demonstrated leadership skills in a matrix environment -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering preferred. -Experience leading groups/people and influence at all levels of the organization -Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed -Demonstrated ability to create project plan strategy and execute to milestones -Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skill -Overall 15+ years of experience and with 10+ years in procurement and 5+ Yrs experience in Global Project team -Ability to influence others and lead large different teams -Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

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About Ge Vernova

-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.

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