Sourcing Manager – Operations

GE Vernova • Full-time • Schenectady, New York, United States • 1w ago

Job Description Summary

Lead and coordinate the Sourcing organization's operating rhythms, including leadership reviews, supplier claims governance, and company-wide communications. Drive alignment on strategic priorities, KPIs, and budgets across global teams while ensuring compliance with internal policies and processes. Support sourcing teams in resolving operational challenges, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and establishing consistent ways of working. Manage supplier-facing communications and key engagement events, including quarterly business reviews and the Wind Supplier Conference, overseeing logistics, budgets, and execution to strengthen supplier partnerships. Requires strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, project management, and budget planning capabilities, with experience in sourcing, manufacturing, projects, or finance and an interest in supplier risk management and due diligence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead and manage Sourcing organization's internal operating mechanisms: weekly Sourcing committee and Leadership staff meetings, biweekly reviews of supplier claims, quarterly All Hands
Drive alignment on priorities, KPIs and budget across the teams. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support key objectives. Ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance requirements.
Support Sourcing teams in navigating operational challenges and driving consistent way of working.
Facilitate preparation of the main external communications: Quarterly Supplier Business meetings and ad-hoc announcements, invitations for the events
Act as a central coordination point for preparation of the Wind Supplier Conference. Managing logistics, budget and flawless execution to strengthen supplier relationships and drive collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma)
At least 6 years of experience in Sourcing, Manufacturing, Projects or Finance.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to influence team members.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Structured approach to solving complex tasks.
Permanent Work Permit for location
Travel: Approximately 5 trips per year, including one 2-week trip to the US and three 1-week international trips. Hybrid office participation required.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate budget for projects and budget planning across large teams.
Demonstrated ability or interest in sourcing process ownership and risk evaluation, with an emphasis on supplier due diligence.