Commodity Specialist

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
About our business
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Join us and make a difference with GE Vernova's Hydro Power business division!
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About Position
The commodity specialist will manage commodities like Catalogue components.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The Technical Regional Commodity Specialist (RCS) will have to:

• Analyze and prioritize purchase requisitions and select appropriate supplier panel
• Ensure suppliers are qualified, has valid terms & conditions, etc.
• Package and send Request for Quotation to the selected panel.
• Receive and analyze supplier questions; answer commercial questions with the help of the Commodity Leader and obtain technical answers from engineering.
• Setup and lead Technical Alignment Meetings
• Follow strict procurement/process compliance for projects with the US Government or public utilities.
• Negotiate the best price, quality, lead time compliant offer from each supplier.
• Prepare Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparison and select winning supplier, obtain approval for budget savings/slippages from the project.
• Prepare the purchase order placement request with price, dates, milestones, T&Cs
• Participate in basic and detailed design reviews with engineering and project team to provide sourcing point-of-view and feedback.
• Support the sourcing proposal coordinator in the preparation of offers (ITO); propose a competitive industrial plan and validate the relevance and accuracy of the costing of the offer before it is submitted
• Monitor supplier performance, assess risks and opportunities linked to the supply chain (Quality, OTD) and develop mitigation plans
• Support the negotiation of supplier claims with the commodity leader.

• Bachelor's degree or college technical degree in engineering or any relevant field with 0-5 years of experience in costing, internal sales, technical support or similar.
• Knowledge of products in power generation/rotating machines industry
• Mechanical/hydraulic domain expertise and knowledge will be considered an important asset
• Good commercial knowledge and negotiation techniques
• Proficiency in English comprehension
• Ability to work in a stimulating and demanding work environment.

• Ability to work in a stimulating and demanding work environment.
• Must have unrestricted Canadian work authorization, without requiring sponsorship
• Excellent team player
• Judgment and ability to clearly communicate ideas
• Experience in the context of carrying out projects