Job Description Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and results-focused Lead Sourcing Specialist to manage and enhance sourcing and procurement operations. This role is essential in overseeing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, facilitating contract negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and materials.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes and update ERP accordingly.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost-effectiveness with product quality.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with new and existing suppliers.

• Build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance.

• Manage CAPEX sourcing, including equipment, tooling, facilities, and infrastructure projects.

• Coordinate with internal teams to align procurement timelines and project requirements.

• Oversee bidding processes, contract negotiation, and finalization for capital projects and services.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing supports new product launches efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Manage RFQ processes, supplier selection, and procurement readiness for production ramp-up.

• Implement and monitor Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to enhance supply continuity and reduce holding costs.

• Evaluate supply chain constraints and negotiate improved lead times through forecasting and capacity planning.

• Oversee procurement activities including RFQs, purchase orders, and contract execution.

• Conduct market research and assessments to inform procurement actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.

• Ability to work in manufacturing and fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Industry-specific experience is advantageous.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP).

• Strong negotiation, evaluation, and communication skills.

• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Established project management skills.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $82,900.00 and $138,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 27, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.