Senior Sourcing Category Manager - Indirect CAPEX/Constructions Europe

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The Senior Category Manager Capex/Construction - Europe is responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities across all aspects of GE Vernova (Gas Power) Spend for Capex Plant & Equipment and Constructions for their region with potential leverage reach to other geographies. This includes taking strategic ownership of entire category and/or sub-category spend, developing strategies to drive the best pricing and commercial terms. This role will lead total cost of ownership reduction including vendor management, demand management, manufacturing equipment standardization and governance/compliance to deliver savings compared to the investment budget. The Senior Category Manager will report to the Regional Indirect Sourcing Leader and work with the Global Commodity Leader and Regional Site Sourcing team to coordinate sourcing efforts, drive RFQ process and supplier selection for assigned investment projects and execute sourcing initiatives. This will also involve partnering with GE functional stakeholders in Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply-Chain, and other functions to drive excellent service levels to the organization.

• Develop and implement strategies within the assigned category, sub-category or investment project spend in region and globally
• Execute on savings and cash targets
• Lead projects ranging from $25k to multi-million dollar projects with complex commercial negotiations (pricing, payment terms, T&Cs etc.)
• Become a go to person for internal customers on all sourcing aspects including vendor management
• Drive Capex buy standard process
• Develop strategic suppliers and purchase catalogues to reduce cycle time from demand identification to PO placement
• Work closely with Operations and Supply chain to initiate, lead and execute demand management initiatives (e.g., manufacturing equipment standardization, catalogue opportunities identification, spare parts and service cost price reduction)
• Oversee end-to-end Sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management
• Drive value through supplier relationship management and regular QBRs
• Promote best practices, measure and track internal performance, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization within the assigned category spend

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (this is a must for Hungary) or equivalent experience
• Major experience in Sourcing with focus on Capex
• Demonstrated ability in leading organizational, process, and culture change
• Strong experience within the assigned category spend group and complex project commercial negotiations
• Fluent English AND Hungarian knowledge is essential
• Ability to travel up to 15% (initially to spend 3-4 weeks at GE Greenville)

• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
• Thought leader, collaborative mindset in working across functional areas
• Category management / sourcing experience in a multinational company
• Strong experience in Procurement processes
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills including solid knowledge of MS Office tools
• Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
• Working knowledge of ERP/ SSS systems
• Demonstrated negotiations skills
• Aggressive self-starter, fast learner able to handle multiple tasks in parallel
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong track record for implementing change and delivering results

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