Lead Buyer (Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist)-1
Job Description Summary
The Lead Buyer will be responsible for supporting End to End Sourcing / Procurement processes related to Field Services Sourcing Operations.
The Lead Buyer will be responsible to negotiate and release field service purchase orders at the right time and right quality within the specified targets/budget. The Lead Buyer is responsible to settle claims with conditions favorable to Steam Power. The Lead Buyer is responsible to apply sourcing policy; interface between supplier and business with respect to order to remittance. Requires strong foundation and knowledge in procurement/ sourcing. The Lead Buyer will be the regional contact for Steam Power Customer Service Managers.
Job Description
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Flexible / Remote delivered to your inbox every week.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Leads commercial responsibility for the purchasing activities
- RFQ, negotiate, place and follow-up on Purchase Orders (execution and fulfillment)
- Manage relationships with suppliers including commercial issues and schedule changes
- Update ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Develop solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
- Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction
- Negotiate Terms of Purchase
- Leads the regional commercial supplier on-boarding (manage supplier master data) and collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification
- Work together with all levels of the business including SPB (Senior Professional Band) and EB (Executive Band) level Support the commodity strategy, target panel and action plan developed by Commodity Leaders
- Develop awareness/knowledge of field services
- Lead supplier performance reviews
- Work cross functionally with operations team
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 6 years professional Sourcing / Procurement experience, or similar field
- Fluent in English, additional languages welcome
Desired Characteristics
General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedure, and Sourcing management principles
Proactive in continuously seeking the most competitive and reliable offer
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Quality mindset
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Accountability, resilience, autonomy
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Bilingual (Spanish / English)
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
Company Videos
Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at GE Vernova.