Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Lead sourcing strategy & team for nuclear installed base, optimizing cost, delivery, quality.
6 days ago ago
$149,400 - $248,900
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wilmington, NC
Onsite
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
Description
commercial negotiations
sourcing strategy
cash optimization
supplier compliance
risk management
lean manufacturing
Serve as a knowledgeable escalation point for commercial negotiations related to Main Services Agreements, Supply Agreements and other commercial agreements.
Lead commercial sourcing strategy to ensure robust contract structure, alignment with business objectives and long-term viability of the supply chain.
Implement strategies to improve cash position across fuels and services business, including extended payment terms, rebates, cost recovery, vendor managed inventory, etc.
Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements. Interface with regulators as required.
Drive negotiations to recover cost of poor quality related to supplier defects in material and certifications.
Ensure robust supply chains are in place to meet all business requirements, including margin enhancement, on time delivery and product quality. Develop strategies to manage exposure from commodities and foreign exchange for project components and services.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing. Utilize Lean problem-solving method to address safety, quality, delivery and cost issues.
Interface with customers as required; ensure sourcing efforts fulfill key customer requirements
Ensure activities are linked correctly across the value chain (across internal functions, suppliers and external partners), drive daily management of key performance indicators and develop recovery action plans when a disruption is identified.
Develop or strengthen supplier partner relationships, based on foundation of nuclear safety culture and supplier integrity.
Partner with Fuel and Services manufacturing leaders, Parts commercial leaders, Engineering, and project managers to define and optimize supply chains for key components and commodities in support of new fuel and component designs. Ensure focus on “design for cost” and “design for manufacturability”.
Mitigate supply chain risks through the creation of risk management strategies and lessons learned (LL).
Manage the installed base sourcing team (3 managers, ~25 employees); promote team morale, involvement; encourage excellence in compliance, customer service, safety, quality and productivity.
Continue to develop or strengthen supplier partner relationships
Develop and lead execution of the sourcing strategy for the Installed Base business to ensure business objectives are achieved with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost ( SQDC).
Integrate with broader GE Sourcing teams to drive maximum benefit
Drive sourcing deliverables for existing supply chain, with direct material volume of ~$270M.
Requirements
oracle erp
microsoft
apics
bachelor's
master's
sourcing
Demonstrated ability to develop, contract and implement multi-year global supply agreements.
Strong interpersonal skills; inclusive leadership style; proven ability to build and motivate a strong team
Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical or Business curriculum
Sourcing experience in a high technology and/or highly regulated industry
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Oracle Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) systems
At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or technical leadership role
Experience working with customers, regulators, and suppliers.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong leader capable of working successfully in matrix organization, as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results.
In-depth knowledge of the disciplines of sourcing management, including strong negotiation skills, contracts knowledge, and supplier development / management, quality systems, ‘should-cost’ and fulfillment metrics.
CPM and/or APICS certification.
At least 10 years of professional or military experience in sourcing, project management, finance, commercial, technical, manufacturing, quality or equivalent discipline.
Demonstrated ability to establish a vision and direction for Sourcing Organization
Engineering or other technical degree; Master’s Degree in business / engineering
International and/or procurement experience
Experience leading in a lean organization, with KPI/metrics to drive continuous improvement. Lean trained with demonstrated ability to apply tools and process rigor
At least 3-5 years of sourcing experience
Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex situations and drive projects to completion, including cost and schedule control.
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
employment offer contingent on successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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.