Sourcing Lean Leader & Supplier Development

Job Description Summary

Position is responsible for executing and maturing our suppliers through lean applications and roadmaps to improve GE's supply chain. Role is focused on driving change throughout the wing to wing supply base to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost at suppliers. Position will drive supplier process and systemic quality improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve delivery and quality. Individual will be required to work with Suppliers, Procurement, Component Engineering and Operations to establish strategic and comprehensive OTD, Quality and sourcing initiatives, which are aligned to the business and meet customer expectations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE demand and supplier needs.
• Drives Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base.
• Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of lean and quality tools and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce defects and improve OTD.
• Works in conjunction with Plant Quality and Suppliers in problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations.
• Performs analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement.
• Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions.
• Prepares, distributes and communicates periodic Supplier performance status and risk assessments.
• Works to actively deploy GE's defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region. Supports process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions.

Key Competencies:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Lean Supply Chain Acumen - understands the key value creation processes within the Procurement function and the role Supplier Development plays in deploying lean with our supply base to improve delivery and quality.
• Project Management - has demonstrated understanding of project planning and status tracking and drives project execution.
• Business Thinking/Strategizing -Has general knowledge of regional suppliers, industry trends and new process/technology.
• Problem Solving - has demonstrated the ability to lead a team through the root cause and corrective action process. General understanding of the problem-solving techniques.
• Relationship Management - works collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.

Required Qualifications

• (US Based candidates-only) Bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical, electrical, industrial, operations or other equivalent disciplines.
• Significant experience in Quality/Materials/Operations Experience across plants or business units.
• Evidence of knowledge of the Quality Sciences -APQP, Problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, PDCA.
• Some previous leadership experience in management, supervision or project/program leadership.
• Proven lean experience required: Driving transformation and leading Kaizen events Lean tool set (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED
• Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2008 & ISO9001:2015)
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Speaks English as primary/secondary language
• Developing quality/process expertise within a commodity/s
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Ability to travel up to 60%

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering prints and drawings.
• Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is a plus.

For US based candidates only:

The base pay range for this position is $149,400.00 - 248,900.00 USD Annual The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15%performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is expected to close on March 31, 2026, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $149,400.00 and $248,900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 16, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Columbia, SC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1603249047

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-17T18:36:29