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Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
GE Vernova’s Power Transmission Service business is responsible for after-sales support of our installed base of power transmission equipment, from erection and commissioning, through spare parts, maintenance, and repair, to major overhaul and infrastructure extension projects.
We are now looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our team and take responsibility for managing our supply chain for contractors and spare parts.
Experience of the power transmission industry would be an advantage, but enthusiasm, drive, and a proven track record in a corporate sourcing environment are paramount.
If you have the right personality, we can teach you the rest!
Job Description
Key roles and responsibilities include:
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Manage the buying process for spare parts, materials, and sub-contractors across North Europe region (UK and Ireland, Nordic and Benelux countries)
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Apply GE Sourcing Policy, and interface between supplier and GE Vernova with respect to specifications and budgets.
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Interface with Engineering team to identify technical specifications.
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Interface with Commercial, Tendering and Project Management teams to identify volume requirements.
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Maintain SAP systems to ensure accurate costing data is available to the business. Maintain ERP system.
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Identify and onboard new suppliers. Interface with colleagues in other territories with respect to overseas suppliers.
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Ensure compliance with GE Vernova Delegation of Authority (DoA) protocols and segregation of duties with respect to Procurement.
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Input into Tendering process to ensure material cost optimisation. Input into Project Management delivery to coordinate negotiations and interface with Commodity Managers and Procurement.
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Manage supplier claims.
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Most decisions fall within a defined framework, but within those guidelines the successful candidate will have a degree of autonomy and make recommendations to the business in respect of particular deals / purchase orders / suppliers.
Required Qualifications
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The successful candidate should be CIPS qualified or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience, and should have a solid working knowledge of SAP systems.
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Proficiency in French or other European language would be a significant advantage.
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Experience of international trade including import/export would also be an advantage.
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering is desirable but not necessary.
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Vital to the role is a proven track record of building long-term supplier relationships and trust, and in identifying, qualifying, and on-boarding new suppliers.
Desired Characteristics
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The role will involve travel within the UK and North Europe, and we are therefore looking for an individual who is able to work unsupervised, and to manage and prioritise their own workload.
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As a service organisation, the availability of spare parts and components is vital to all areas of the business and the successful candidate should be able to develop relationships and influence across all functions.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills are therefore necessary to develop an understanding of the business’s needs, to clearly communicate GE’s requirements to suppliers, and to ensure internal stakeholders are kept up to date with supplier delivery times, costs etc.
Working Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements including a mixture of home and office working are available, but it is anticipated that the extensive interactions necessary across multiple internal stakeholders will require the successful candidate to be in our Stafford offices on a regular basis. A typical work-week is therefore likely to include at least 2 or 3 days in our Stafford office. All employees are asked to be in the office on Wednesdays.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities – including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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