Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova’s Power Conversion UK Ltd, we have a steeped heritage in the design and manufacture of complex electrical motors and generators serving customers around the globe in sectors such as Marine, Oil & Gas, Naval, and Industry. This early-career opportunity is for a motivated individual in our Naval business unit. Security requirement: must be a sole UK National and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).

Responsibilities

• Strategy Support: Assist in formulating Commodity Strategies by analyzing historical data and future project demand.
• Execution: Support the local sourcing strategy in line with Global guidance to drive supplier initiatives and consolidation.
• Financial Impact: Execute purchase activities with a focus on meeting deflation (savings), cash flow, and preferred supplier targets.
• Cost Analysis: Develop skills in cost breakdown analysis to negotiate the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Contracting: Gain exposure to legal terms and support Contract Negotiations alongside the Legal teams.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and mitigating risks within the assigned supply base.
• New Business: Support the bidding team with RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and lead times for new project wins.
• Supplier Onboarding: Work with the Quality team to identify, select, and audit new suppliers.
• Performance Tracking: Undertake continuous reviews of supplier performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery) using Supplier Scorecards.
• Business Reviews: Participate in Supplier Business Reviews to help build strategic relationships.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to GE’s policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent apprentice program is preferred. Suitable for transition from technical or administrative background.
• Professional Development: Willingness to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, which the business will support.
• Technical Interest: Genuine interest in how things are made and a desire to work within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively across functional teams.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.
• Security Requirement: Must be a sole UK National and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level).

Desired Characteristics

• Growth Mindset: Strong desire to learn, improve, and innovate within a complex engineering environment.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP or Power BI is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong operating rigor and the ability to work with data.
• Resilience: Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Team-player attitude with cross-functional openness.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be offered. Travel may be required nationally and internationally.

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