Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Focused on execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations.

Job Description

Project Procurement Team Leader (PP10)

 

Role Purpose

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PP10) is responsible for leading a team of professional buyers across Valves, Structures and Control Cubicles, ensuring effective procurement execution across multiple projects, locations and competing business priorities.

The role provides strong operational and people leadership, balancing team workload and resources to ensure project requirements, Purchasing priorities and Sourcing commitments are effectively aligned and delivered.

The position requires an experienced procurement professional with a proven track record of resolving complex supply challenges, strong commercial and negotiation capability, and the ability to understand the wider business impact of procurement decisions. The role acts as a key interface between Project stakeholders, Purchasing, Sourcing and suppliers, ensuring issues are addressed collaboratively while maintaining focus on project schedule, cost, quality and overall business objectives.

The Project Procurement Team Leader is responsible for creating an environment in which the team can perform effectively, develop professionally and work collaboratively. The role leads by example, demonstrating the GE Vernova Way through day-to-day behaviours, decision-making, accountability and partnership across the organisation.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the PP10 team of professional buyers across Valves, Structures and Control Cubicles, providing clear direction, priorities and expectations.
• Manage and balance workload, priorities and resources across buyers, multiple locations and projects to support effective procurement execution and changing business requirements.
• Establish clear ownership and accountability within the team while providing appropriate support, coaching and guidance to enable successful delivery.
• Drive procurement performance through relevant KPIs, using data to identify risks, priorities, performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure effective execution of the operational buying process, including Purchase Order placement, acknowledgement, follow-up, supplier execution, schedule management and ERP accuracy.
• Maintain oversight of critical supply issues and provide leadership and escalation support where supplier performance or material availability threatens project commitments.
• Act as a skilled mediator in complex supply situations, bringing together suppliers, buyers, Project teams, Sourcing and other stakeholders to establish practical and sustainable solutions.
• Manage supply roadblocks reducing the risk to the other teams/projects.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers, supporting the team in negotiations, escalations and resolution of commercial and operational issues.
• Successfully coordinate priorities between Project stakeholders, Purchasing and Sourcing, ensuring procurement activities remain aligned with project requirements, sourcing strategies and business deadlines.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of key business and project drivers and use this knowledge to prioritise team activities and make informed procurement decisions.
• Understand how PP10 activities integrate with other Procurement, Sourcing, Project and operational teams and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Anticipate potential supply, capacity, schedule and resource constraints and ensure appropriate mitigation and escalation actions are implemented.
• Support team members in resolving complex procurement and supplier issues, using professional judgement, analytical thinking and available internal expertise to reach effective decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team, challenging inefficient ways of working and supporting the development of simpler, more effective and standardised processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GE Vernova policies, procedures, sourcing requirements and procurement governance.
• Promote knowledge sharing and capability development across the team, supporting both experienced buyers and colleagues developing within their roles.
• Foster a healthy, respectful, inclusive and collaborative working environment where individuals feel supported, accountable and empowered to contribute.
• Lead by example in demonstrating integrity, accountability, respect and collaborative problem solving.
• Champion the GE Vernova Way, embedding its principles into team behaviours, priorities, decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent relevant professional experience within procurement, supply chain, operations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience within operational procurement, supply chain and/or sourcing, with a strong understanding of end-to-end procurement execution.
• Proven experience of successfully managing and resolving complex supplier, material or supply-chain issues.
• Experience leading, coordinating or developing procurement professionals and managing workload across multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems, supplier management, data and operational performance management.
• Demonstrable commercial and negotiation capability, with experience working directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience operating within a project-driven, manufacturing, engineering or similarly complex business environment.

 

Desired Characteristics

• Strong people leadership capability, with the ability to set clear expectations, develop individuals, manage priorities and create an effective team environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different functions, cultures and organisational levels.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, combined with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to understand the wider business impact of procurement decisions and balance immediate project requirements with broader functional and business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information, identify root causes and develop practical and sustainable solutions.
• Skilled mediator and problem solver, particularly when navigating challenging supplier situations or conflicting stakeholder priorities.
• KPI-driven and performance focused, with the ability to use data to establish priorities, drive accountability and improve team performance.
• Strong data and systems capability, with confidence using information to support decision-making, prioritisation and performance improvement.
• Established organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, resources, stakeholders and competing deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative problem-solving approach with a strong continuous-improvement and Lean mindset.
• Confident, approachable and able to work effectively with a wide range of personalities, cultures and working styles.
• Comfortable constructively challenging the status quo and influencing stakeholders towards improved solutions.
• Resilient and composed when managing supply disruption, competing priorities and high-pressure project situations.
• Strong team player with a clear focus on overall business objectives and the ability to balance functional, project and cross-business priorities.
• Able to exercise sound professional judgement, take ownership and maintain accountability through to resolution.
• Demonstrates leadership through behaviours, expertise, influence, accountability, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Committed to developing people and creating an environment where team members are supported, challenged and enabled to perform at their best.
• Champion of the GE Vernova Way, demonstrating its principles through day-to-day leadership, behaviours, decision-making and collaboration.

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