Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement
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Gas Power Global Supply Chain

Category:

Supply Chain / Sourcing
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Mid-Career

Posted Date:

04/15/2025

Job ID:

R5008967

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation Assistance:

No

Location:

Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America 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. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Within the Materials Management Organization, as a purchaser You will have daily management rhythm to convert purchase requisition into purchase order to your allocated suppliers, to track the progress of your open orders to secure timely delivery.
Also in relation with our factory and planning team, you will be informed on any priorities. So you will expedite/convince your suppliers to improve their delivery plan accordingly and share progress status accordingly.
You will also work closely with our sourcing team in case negotiations or alternative sources are required.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
Use root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance.
Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the primary schedule.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job with supplier contact).
2-3 years of experience utilizing Lean tools as a root cause analysis [5Why…].
2-3 years of demonstrable experience driving continuous improvement implementation.
2-3 years of experience interfacing with suppliers.
Desired Characteristics
Organized and rigorous / you never give up to achieve your goal
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 and system proficiency skills
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
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
The base pay range for this position is $82K – $138K USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/5/2025, or thereafter. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​
Additional Information
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:

No