Regional Commodity Leader – Raw Material in Grenoble, France

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE’s Hydro Turbines and generators represent more than 25% of the total installed capacity worldwide with 4000 employees present in more than 30 countries. Our portfolio of solutions for hydropower generation includes the broadest range of hydro solutions and services: from water to wire, from individual equipment to complete turnkey solutions, for new plants and the installed base.

Diversity statement

When it comes to Inclusion & Diversity standards, roles are accessible for everyone and can be adjusted depending on the disability.

GE Hydro is recruiting a Regional Commodity Leader – Raw Material. As part of the Sourcing team, t he goal of the Regional Commodity Leader is to manage and lead all sourcing activities relative to a set of goods or services purchased transversally across several regions / Product Lines with operational or strategic stakes with the contribution of their stakeholders.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Define the regional sourcing strategy for the related commodities

• Provide inputs and needs from her/his Region(s)

• Source best suppliers and develop the suppliers’ panels in the Region with the support of Quality insurance

• Negotiate T&C/Price lists (Long Term Frame Agreement /open Purchase Orders and implement Supplier Review Management with these suppliers

• Drive and lead stakeholders in his/her region for supplier improvement and development

• Perform technical reviews with suppliers prior to supplier award decision

• Prepare forecast & backlog for her/his commodity

• Support development of best assumptions in tendering and product activities:

• Price lists, costing tools, TBOMs update, Vendor list, issuance of specific RFQ if necessary, …

• Supports risk &opportunities reviews

• Be the interface with Global Engineering ,GIT, HPM for standardization, product qualification

• Lead purchasing activities for major POs in coordination with Project Requirements (Place RFQ, clarify specific project requirements, negotiate PO, award business, ensure hand-over with Project). Ensure load management

• Lead discussions with suppliers during execution in case of claims, PO changes in coordination with the Project

• Define & deploy regional commodity strategy

• Execute project as per Commodity Strategy

• The commodity Leader is dedicated to projects, supporting tendering and global functions when requested).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering departments from a reputable university

• Strong experience in steel & copper raw material

• Significant experience in Sourcing/Supplier Quality/Buying activities in similar industry

• Advanced level of English both oral & written

• Strong technical and commercial background

• Aptitude to work in a global environment and matrix organization

• Solid communication & influencing skills

• Proven experience in supplier selection & development

• Understanding products and using technical knowledge & skills

• Contract Management & Legal Awareness

• Total cost management and solid transactional skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering is a plus

• Hydro Electric Power Plants and/or generators industry /raw material steel experience would be an adder

• Ability to see around corners and be proactive

• Ability to work independently to achieve targets and objectives

• Ability and ownership to drive improvements and change with tangible results

• Self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible

• Capable to challenges the status quo and endless curiosity

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No