Indirect Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Mission

Job Description Summary

The Indirect Sourcing Lead will work closely with assigned Sourcing Manager, business and sites as the local owner for assigned segment(s). He/She/They will be the primary source of contact for leading large RFQs related to indirect commodities for own assigned regions/countries to reach deflation targets. He/She/They will also drive usage reduction initiatives within indirect commodities. These responsibilities include the execution of strategies to ensure realization of the business objectives specific to Indirect Sourcing responsibilities aligning with Grid Global Indirect Sourcing leaders, Global Commodity leaders and GEV Category Team.

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead the deployment of the global sourcing strategies at the local level to meet overall deflation and productivity objectives within the assigned locations. Fully accountable for successfully meeting deflation, cash and usage targets for assigned locations.
• Execute regional cost reduction projects that support the global projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects to the general ledger.
• Develop and execute long term, local/regional strategies to align with business plans and objectives within various sub-commodities across GE for spend areas not addressed by GE Preferred Suppliers. Scope limited Engineering Design, Software, consultancy services and professional services required for substation execution at substation site and office.
• Manage / actively support tactical execution of projects, escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payable issues, database management, improve payment terms, assist internal customers with SOW development through to PO execution (as necessary). PO processing managed by others
• Drive use of GE Preferred Suppliers and work with Business Sourcing/ Category Management teams to communicate demand for services not currently addressed by GE Preferred Suppliers.
• Participate in GE Global Operations Sourcing initiatives to leverage best practices; partner with other regional Indirect Sourcing Leaders within GRID, GEV Grid Global Commodity Leaders and GE Vernova Category Management to maximize synergies and global supplier management.
• Enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing.
• Engage with GE GRID Commodity leaders and Local Business leaders to leverage volume and combine strategies on deflation and cash improvements for all suppliers.
  
  

Scope

• Indirect commodities in the scope are: Labor and Professional Services. Commodities covered can be changed, reduced or enlarged depending on the business need
• Scope regions are: Germany, Netherlands, Poland, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, UK ( other regions could be added )
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

Hard skills:

• Bachelor ‘s degree in Sourcing, Business or Engineering (Preferred Masters’ degree)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience
• Proven Sourcing Experience (preferred Indirect)
• Desired experience in managing key commodities such as Temp Labour and complex Engineering contracts/Statement of Work with both Time and work package approaches.
• Broad competence in sourcing analyses, data mindset
• Strong contracting background
• Good understanding of international Business & Sourcing
  
  

Soft Skills

• Very good communication and negotiation skills
• Autonomous
• Team player and networker
• Innovative & creative; major change agent
• Resilient, sees setbacks as opportunities.
• Integrity
• Fluency in English and German
  
  

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes