Lead Buyer

Job Description Summary

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?
Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you'll make?
As a Lead Buyer, you will be responsible for driving Sourcing processes related to supply chain sourcing operations. Responsibility is to ensure the most efficient and accurate processing of all transactions with the overall goal of minimizing the total cost of transactions while orders are delivered on time and are of high quality.

Job Description

What you'll do

• Drive product line level metrics improvement on fulfillment by not hurting cost and quality initiatives
• Single point of contact for internal customers. Keep them updated on material arrivals and difficulties
• Monitor & supervise PO accuracy
• Manage team on PO placing, need by date update, promise date collection, Invoice issue resolution
• Support Buyers to expedite and prioritize supply chain to meet factory need
• Develop strong understanding of suppliers' capacities, capabilities & processes to be able to improve their performance
• Support new supplier promotion, development
• Manage and facilitate visits & regular conference calls with suppliers
• Focus on key sourcing initiatives, continuous improvement and Lean methodology to mitigate fulfillment risk
• Support Inventory preventing early deliveries and focusing on usage of slow movers
• Update safety stock level regularly based on production volume
• Manage regular forecasting process for stable material inflow
• Drive new hire training, SOP creation and maintenance.
• Support NPI activates

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Business or Technical University or College degree.
• Significant experience in sourcing and in implementation of continuous improvement and quality improvement efforts.
• Fluent English AND Hungarian knowledge is a must
• Familiarity with ERP systems and integrations
• Proficiency in MS office

What will make you stand out

• Excellent communication, analytical, influencing and presentation skills
• Team player attitude
• Demonstrated skill in formal problem solving processes and tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships.
• Displays Courage & Candor in a respectful manner with internal stakeholders & customers.

Additional Notes:

• Successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary
• This is a hybrid role with two days remote and three days in the office.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Gödöllő, Hungary

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1046466163

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-29T18:30:39