Sourcing Specialist 1 - Buying/Procurement

Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Fulfilment Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing and procurement activities to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and on-time fulfilment of business requirements. This role supports day-to-day buying operations, manages purchase order execution, coordinates with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and helps resolve delivery, quality, and commercial issues.
This position is suited for an early-career professional with 0-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, buying, or operations. The role requires strong coordination, analytical capability, and the ability to work in a cross-functional environment to support business continuity and operational performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing fulfilment and buying activities in alignment with business requirements, compliance standards, and operational priorities.
• Place and manage purchase orders, monitor order acknowledgements, and track delivery commitments to ensure on-time material availability.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, shortages, expedites, and past-due deliveries.
• Support supplier communication regarding demand changes, forecast updates, delivery schedules, and order status.
• Work closely with sourcing, planning, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supplier quality teams to resolve supply issues.
• Assist in managing supplier performance related to delivery, responsiveness, quality, and fulfilment reliability.
• Support issue resolution for blocked invoices, order discrepancies, shipment delays, and documentation gaps.
• Maintain accurate system data in ERP tools, including PO updates, delivery dates, and supplier information.
• Help identify and mitigate supply risks through proactive order management and stakeholder communication.
• Support implementation of sourcing strategies by ensuring operational execution with approved suppliers.
• Contribute to cost, cash, and cycle-time improvement initiatives through effective buying and order management practices.
• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova policies, standard work, and applicable regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Prepare reports and provide regular updates on open orders, supplier status, and fulfilment metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and process discipline.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain, procurement, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, buying, supply chain, operations, or materials management.
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems or procurement tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Familiarity with supplier management, PO execution, and material planning concepts.
• Understanding of fulfilment KPIs such as on-time delivery, cycle time, past due orders, and supplier responsiveness.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution discipline.
• Ability to work across functions and build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to drive closure on action items.
• Exposure to Oracle, SAP, or other ERP systems is preferred.