Lead Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management

Job Description Summary

The goal of a Lead Sourcing Specialist is to manage and lead all sourcing activities related to a set of goods or services purchased in the HVS Product Line with the contribution of their stakeholders. He / She will be responsible for different commodity segments related to the AIS, GIS , FK and ME products in the site. By leading a culture of GEV beliefs & integrity, he/she is pursuing the objective to leverage GE HVS spend and to develop a best-in-class supply base that meets their strategic (e.g. localization, product development, vendor list) and operational (e.g. quality, lead-time, cost, EHS) needs. This role will report to the Site sourcing Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Devising / formulating Seamless strategies to address every piece of sourcing requirement as regards Cables / Cable glands / All types of Fasteners / CT's / CT's / Gases / Coils / Counters / Cores / Densimeters / Motors / Anchor Bolts & capsules / Foundation Bolts / CT core & Assly's / Resistors / Capacitors , in accordance with GEV Sourcing protocols / guidelines.
• Driving best practices and ensuring overall TCO is met with, for the commodity with an appropriate commercial bench marking.
• Close coordination with GCL's and PL Sourcing teams, to get best on the commercials / allied supply reliability for the site.
• Good knowledge of various manufacturing processes and Supply base awareness is essential, which includes overseas supply base
• Attain net deflations targets as defined for the commodity, YOY.
• To monitor suppliers performance and tweak SOB's based on QCD parameters.
• Devise / Define / formulate sourcing strategies for the commodity, which includes supplier panel optimization / new suppliers onboarding / development / commercials finalization and Inco terms management
• Lead negotiations for the commodity and define SOB, based on the Total cost of ownership.
• Price bench marking / Market indices monitoring and managing effectively the PVC data with relevant details / backup.
• Effective COPQ / ECN management as required.
• To manage efficiently the Quotation analysis / bench marking / ABC & ZBC aspects for the commodity.
• Effectively working with cross functions on the TOW /NPI/Other localization actions / Dual source developments / Sole source risk mitigation actions.
• Should be complied with GEV protocols of business at all times
• Expected to take conscious / calculative decisions, in the interest of business with proper approvals in place, while discharging the position driven commodity responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech - Mechanical / Automotive / Production tech / Electrical / EEE in Supply chain would be preferred with min 12+ years in an MNC, with commodity expertise

Desired Characteristics

• Sound knowledge of various electrical / electronic parts and its application / allied source knowhow.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation / analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Good conflict resolution / emotional intelligence skills
• Managing & mentoring cross functional teams as required / appropriate
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs, with necessary project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Madambakkam, India

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1121702758

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-30T18:33:21