- Location
- Greenville, United States of America · Bourogne · Baden
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Innovation
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What impact you’ll make
As a key talent in the Materials Management Organization, you will be an integral part of delivering to our customers as part of an accountable team that yields world class lead times and materials availability using lean concepts and strategies.
Job Description:
The Senior Purchasing Manager (m/f/d) leads a team who owns the development and execution of the purchasing supply plan for a specified segment within the Materials Management Organization including both capacity analysis and fulfillment of purchase orders. As a purchasing manager, you will strategically develop and manage a global purchasing plan, while driving a commercial advantage through achievement of quality, delivery, and cost targets. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and drive business outcomes. You will be the primary point of contact for purchasing related escalations within your segment.
What you’ll do
Manage creation and maintenance of a purchasing plan that utilizes the available capacity of our supply partners while aligning to safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets of the business.
Collaborate within a matrixed organization.
Manage relationships with suppliers, including volume and strategy changes.
Lead a global team responsible for creating purchase orders to support the supply plan and drive supplier fulfillment.
Appropriately manage purchasing metrics including OTD & Overdue POs
Keep ERP systems and tools up to date and accurate to the current state of supply plans.
Apply appropriate Sourcing policies and execute sourcing program initiatives with strategic sourcing team, including management of deflation activities and supply chain risk mitigation.
Support and drive initiatives, including lead time reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), payment terms and cash flow improvements.
Act as the primary source of contact for supply capacity and continuous improvement plans in your responsible segment.
What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
Major experience in manufacturing / supply chain
Significant experience specifically in material planning / scheduling function
Fluent English knowledge is essential
What will make you stand out
Experience working with modern ERP: SAP platform
Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
Analytical skills and system proficiency
Ability to effectively operate in a matrixed organizational structure
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
Benefits Available to You
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Inclusion & Diversity
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About GE Gas Power
GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 10, 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.
