EMEA Sourcing Leader - Electrical & Mechanical Commodities (Hydropower Projects)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Regional Commodity Leader & Procurement specialist for Electrical systems & Mechanical component Commodities
• Optimize, communicate, deploy & Implement a competitive commodity Sourcing strategy for the region.
• Purchase materials, products and services for Hydro projects in accordance with QCD requirements
• Improve Expertise from team members
• Monitor & Improve Suppliers & Sourcing performance in Operations (Total Cost of ownership, Delivery, Quality, Service level & Innovation)
• Assess supplier performance in coordination with Procurement
• Teamwork with Regional Commodity Buyers, Project Supply Chain Managers (PSCM's) and Global Commodity Leaders
• Take part in operational task as part of the commodity team member

Required Qualifications:

• Manage the Regional Commodity Leader & Procurement specialist across different locations in EMEA
• Define workload planning
• Contribute to define the regional sourcing strategy
• Provide inputs and needs from her/his Region(s)
• Take part to strategy definition under the lead of the Global Commodity Manager
• 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
• 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

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Strong technical and commercial background, technical or purchasing education, legal skills, negotiation skills,

Optional:

• Mechanical / Electrical Engineer or University Degree in Administration

Knowledge / Experience:

• Expertise in one of these 3 commodities (Welded Structures, Electrical Balance of Plant, or Mechanical Balance of Plant)
• Major experience in purchasing of technical goods
• international background
• Functional or Hierarchical management of a team

Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies:

• Supplier selection & relationship management
• Preparing and leading negotiation with suppliers
• Understanding products and using technical knowledge & skills
• Contract Management & Legal Awareness
• Total cost management
• Managing multicultural interfaces
• Fluent in English
• Building Partnerships
• Operational effectiveness/accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communicating with transparency
• Convincing and Influencing

Please note: Successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary.

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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. Hydroelectric Power | GE Vernova

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: Life at GE Vernova | Culture & Opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary

Job ID: GE_power-1416771395

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-07T18:32:51