Lead Commodity Management Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity Management is accountable for executing commodity sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCB) and Instrument Transformers (ITR) within the Grid Solutions - Power Transmission business in North America. The role owns end to end sourcing performance for assigned commodities and suppliers, ensuring competitive cost, qualified supply, and robust risk mitigation in support of grid project execution.
Operating as a senior individual contributor, this position requires independent judgment, strong market expertise, and the ability to lead transversal initiatives across engineering, quality, operations, finance, legal and project teams without direct authority.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Commodity Strategy, Governance & KPI Ownership

• Define and execute NAM and global sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers and Instrument Transformers, aligned with Grid Solutions PT priorities and GE Vernova sourcing governance.
• Own and drive key GE Vernova sourcing KPIs, including but not limited to:
  • Year-over-year cost productivity (PPV, cost-out)
  • Inflation and deflation management with root cause analysis
  • Dual-sourcing and supplier risk reduction metrics
  • Supplier delivery and quality performance (OTD, DPPM)
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with GE Vernova policies, approval matrices, and the GE Vernova Code of Conduct.

• Develop detailed commodity business plans supporting sourcing strategies, including supplier industrialization and capacity expansion for DTCB and ITR technologies.
• Identify required investments in tooling at suppliers.
• Prepare financial impact analyses (ROI, payback, risk mitigation benefits).
• Develop and submit sourcing CAPEX proposals in line with GE Vernova governance processes, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
• Define and manage project timelines, milestones, and financial tracking for approved investments in tooling at suppliers.

• Lead supplier development initiatives focused on cost competitiveness, capacity, quality, and sustainability within the DTCB and Instrument Transformers supplier market.
• Drive dual-sourcing and regionalization strategies to mitigate risk for critical grid projects.
• Maintain deep understanding of global supplier landscapes, including strategic component manufacturers across NAM, Europe, and Asia.

• Own a portfolio of sourcing and qualification initiatives from supplier prospection to final homologation.
• Lead supplier identification, market screening, and capability assessments specific to DTCB and ITR technologies.
• Structure and lead RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Coordinate and support supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering/R&D teams.
• Manage sample deliveries, pilot batches, and coordinate the defined scope of testing and validation.
• Ensure disciplined technical and quality reporting, formal approvals, and final supplier/part homologation.
• Establish supplier agreements and contracts following successful qualification.

• Lead complex negotiations with supplier senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Structure and manage regional and global contracts, ensuring alignment with cost models, risk allocation, compliance, and long-term value creation.
• Perform comprehensive cost analyses, including logistics, duties, taxes, make-or-buy evaluations, and total cost of ownership.

• Use data analytics tools to support fact-based sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present commodity performance reviews, including KPI dashboards, inflation/deflation drivers, and savings realization.
• Define corrective action plans and track execution through established governance forums.

• Act as a structured problem solver, supporting Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Lead or support supplier related root cause analysis related to cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity issues.
• Define, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure issues are resolved in a sustainable manner and lessons learned are embedded into sourcing and qualification processes.

• Lead and participate in transversal initiatives across sourcing, engineering, R&D, tendering, finance, quality, and customer project execution teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for DTCB and ITR sourcing, mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and continuous improvement culture.

• 15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management within the energy or power transmission sector.
• Strong expertise in Circuit Breakers and/or Instrument Transformers and their global supplier markets.
• Demonstrated success in global sourcing, supplier development, and complex negotiations.
• Proven ability to build business cases, CAPEX proposals, and financial impact analyses.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, customs duties, taxes, make-or-buy analysis, and total cost ownership.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and action planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Availability for occasional travel within North America and internationally.

• Operates with high autonomy, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong influencer capable of leading transversal teams without formal authority.
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, structured, data-driven, and execution-focused.
• Open, inclusive, and collaborative leadership style; willing to listen, teach, and mentor.
• Positive, resilient, and optimistic mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Unwavering commitment to GE Vernova's Code of Conduct, compliance, and responsible sourcing.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and attention to detail.