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Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Due to the exponential growth we’re experiencing within the Power markets and our business, we’re recruiting for an experienced Commodity Manager who will manage a defined set of commodities for the GE GSI (Grid Systems Integration) Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford.
Job Description
Job Description
Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities.
Negotiate supplier Contracts and Pricing, and transmit to Procurement teams.
Build and strengthen supplier relationships
Provide Supplier insights, benchmarking and market analysis activities
Provide support to stakeholders regarding Quality, Cost and Delivery of commodity
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage sourcing strategy in line with GE existing global sourcing processes
Ensure delivered products meet quality & on time delivery standards including being a point of escalation for supplier issues
Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems
Generate cost reduction and cash management actions
Secure Supply Chain through Sourcing actions
Benchmark & challenge current supplier portfolio
Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation within the whole local sourcing group
In depth collaboration with GE Key Commodity Leaders.
Work closely with Tendering activities to ensure accuracy
Facilitate action plan when Quality or Logistics issues with suppliers
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with Sourcing / Supply chain education preferred
Experienced commodity manager, 5 minimum 5+ years in Sourcing & Commodity management.
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing / Supply Chain Management preferred.
Previous Sourcing experience essential.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
Ability to analyse and present statistical data.
Knowledge of MS Office applications, including some knowledge of intermediate level Excel functionality.
Exceptional communication skills.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks in a challenging, fast paced work environment.
Excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Demonstrated professional oral/written communication and negation skills.
Extensive project management skills.
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system.
Negotiation skills.
Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
Ability to travel worldwide.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
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).
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No