Job Description Summary

The Regional Category Leader – Construction & Installation is responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities for the Facilities and Construction categories across assigned sites within GE Gas Power’s Europe region,
and for collaborating on regional strategies across multiple European sites. The Sourcing Specialist will report to the Construction Global Category Leader and work with regional and global peers to coordinate sourcing efforts, drive RFQ process and supplier
selection for assigned investment projects and execute sourcing initiatives.

Job Description

 Roles & Responsibilities (What you will do):
• Lead sourcing activities for Facilities and Construction categories across assigned sites in Europe.
• Support regional sourcing plans and collaborate with global and regional peers on category priorities and initiatives.
• Develop negotiation approaches and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, contract development, and sourcing execution.
• Perform cost analysis to support competitive pricing and strong commercial outcomes.
• Drive compliance with sourcing processes, policies, and standard ways of working.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and support sourcing execution.
• Help develop clear scopes of work and sourcing requirements for assigned projects.
• Support supplier development and process improvements to improve cycle time, service levels, and overall sourcing efficiency.
• Track sourcing performance, savings, and other key metrics for assigned categories and projects.
• Serve as a sourcing resource to stakeholders and colleagues for category knowledge, sourcing processes, and execution support.

Required Qualifications (What you will bring):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Significant experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management related to Large Construction Projects.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and commercial contracting within construction or related categories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and e-sourcing tools.
• Ability to work across functions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Language: Fluent English required.

Note: A successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary. 

Desired Qualifications (What will make you stand out):
• Degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in construction sourcing, contracting, and/or project management.
• Experience negotiating large (10s or 100s of million Euro), complex construction / CAPEX projects.
• Experience negotiating multiple construction contract & pricing models (design-build, GC, CM, EPC; lump sum, GMP, etc.).
• Experience negotiating non-standard commercial or legal terms and conditions.
• Experience in Facilities or other indirect categories such as CAPEX, maintenance, or facility services.
• Category management or strategic sourcing experience in a multinational or European environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and deliver results.
• Fluency in additional European languages is a plus.

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid - 2 office days/week - applicable upon Employer and People Leader permission.

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:  Our Culture | GE Vernova

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

About Our Business:

GE Vernova 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. Gas Power | GE Vernova

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: Life at GE Vernova | Culture & Opportunities

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