Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova's Power Conversion UK Ltd, we have a steeped heritage in the design and manufacture of complex electrical motors and generators serving customers around the globe in sectors such as Marine, Oil & Gas, Naval, and Industry.

Security Requirement: Due to the confidential nature of the projects, you must be a sole UK National and be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).

This is an early-career opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Naval business unit. Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Leader, you will be developed to manage the full "wing-to-wing" Sourcing process for assigned commodities and projects, supporting both Direct and Indirect (Tooling, systems) sourcing requirements.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Strategy Support: Assist in formulating 'Commodity Strategies' by analyzing historical data and future project demand.
• Execution: Support the local sourcing strategy in line with Global guidance to drive supplier initiatives and consolidation.
• Financial Impact: Execute purchase activities with a focus on meeting deflation (savings), cash flow, and preferred supplier targets.
• Cost Analysis: Develop skills in cost breakdown analysis to negotiate the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Contracting: Gain exposure to legal terms and support Contract Negotiations alongside the Legal teams.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying and mitigating risks within the assigned supply base.
• New Business: Support the bidding team with RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and lead times for new project wins.
• Supplier Onboarding: Work with the Quality team to identify, select, and audit new suppliers.
• Performance Tracking: Undertake continuous reviews of supplier performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery) using Supplier Scorecards.
• Business Reviews: Participate in Supplier Business Reviews to help build strategic relationships.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to GE's policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

• Education: A degree in an Electrical/Electronics Engineering and equivalent apprentice program is preferred. An individual looking to transition into a commercial role from a technical or administrative background.
• Professional Development: A willingness to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, which the business will support.
• Technical Interest: A genuine interest in how things are made and a desire to work within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Security Requirement: Due to the confidential nature of the projects, you must be a sole UK National and be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively across functional teams.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel nationally & internationally as required.

• Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn, improve, and innovate within a complex engineering environment.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP or Power BI is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong operating rigor and the ability to work with data.
• Resilience: Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: A team-player attitude with "cross-functional openness."