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Lead Commodity Manager (m/f/d)

GE Vernova

Greenville, CAJob$95–158K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$95–158K/yr
Location
Greenville, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Lead Commodity Manager manages assigned electrical commodities for GE Vernova’s Gas Power Heavy Duty New Units business. The role supports supplier-panel strategy, selects suppliers for project needs, negotiates contractual conditions, and manages purchase orders and supplier claims. It also develops commodity expertise, supports process improvements, and uses technical experience, data analytics, and cross-functional input to make recommendations and resolve complex issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sourcing, nice to haveCommodity Management, nice to haveEnglish, requiredOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveProblem Analysis, nice to haveProblem Resolution, nice to haveProgram Leadership, nice to haveProject Leadership, nice to haveProgram Execution, nice to haveProject Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or High School Diploma With Relevant Experience, requiredFluent English, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Summary

What impact you’ll make

Manage assigned electrical commodities for the Gas Power Heavy Duty New Units business segment. Support the development of supplier panels that can meet or exceed GEV’s expectations. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the optimal contractual conditions while meeting project expectations.

Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Manage commercial aspects of purchase orders with suppliers for assigned commodities, including but not limited to:

  • Contribute to making supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.

  • Support to determine suppliers to solicit quotes from for specific project demands.

  • Lead negotiations and involve global commodity leader for key strategic material and allocate demands to specific suppliers.

  • Ensure selected supplier is capable of meeting all GEV requirements; gain internal buy-in for any exceptions.

  • Manage purchase order changes as necessary.

  • Manage commercial claims with suppliers regarding delivery and quality issues.

  • Develop content expertise for assigned commodities with support of cross functional stakeholders.

  • Identify and support process improvement activities.

  • Communicate and resolve complex issues, building consensus and commitment from key stakeholders. Utilize persuasion skills to influence others.

  • Grow to be able to use sound judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks and issues.

  • Uses technical experience, data analytics, and cross-functional inputs to support recommendations.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

  • Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

  • This role would welcome prior experience in Sourcing & Commodity Management.

  • Fluent English language skills

What will make you stand out

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

  • Ability to lead programs / projects.

  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Other information:

The position involves approximately 10% travel.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between$94.600 and $157.700The 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 onAugust 21, 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.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more:Life at GE Vernova | Culture & Opportunities (https://careers.gevernova.com/life-at-ge-vernova)

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,100 open Sourcing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–158K/yr
  • California median$130–194K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$102–175K/yr732 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($162K) — in the middle half of Sourcing salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 129 open Sourcing jobs in California and 1,100 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Sourcing postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (903 postings).
Education
562 of the 1,100 open Sourcing jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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