Strategic Sourcing Site Works Team Leader

Job Description Summary

Seeking a high-impact Strategic Sourcing Site Works Team Leader to lead a team of Commodity Managers and Coordinators responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of Electrical & Civil site works subcontractors, Site Erected Buildings and Engineering suppliers to support NAM Projects (ACIS, FACTS, HVDC, and Services).

The leader will be instrumental in ensuring development and execution of world-class sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence, cost competitiveness, supplier capability, and sustainable results aligning with SQDC. This role will be instrumental in driving strategies during tender and the execution of projects.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Ensure effective oversight and management of the three key pillars tied to Site Works scope; daily operational needs, strategic sourcing and people leadership.

Daily management of site works sourcing KPIs including cost deflation, Days to Pay (DTP), vendor recovery, sourcing on-time delivery (OTD).

Establish effective operating rhythms to ensure that Site Works Sourcing team remains aligned with annual objectives and delivers on key priorities including:

• Strategic commodity plans that consider the competitive landscape, capacity constraints, and future demand to ensure long-term supply continuity and resilience.

• Heat maps and dashboards

• Develop robust should-cost models, benchmarking tools, and supplier cost breakdown structures.

• Develop and execute capability assessments to ensure alignment with technical, quality, and commercial expectations.

• Build and manage a historical quote and pricing database to support analytics, negotiation strategies, and continuous improvement.

• Drive competitive cost outcomes by establishing strong commercial agreements that mitigate risk and align with project schedules, technical requirements and customer expectations.

• Subcontract agreement negotiations

• Conduct deep market intelligence and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and innovation.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other functions to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Collaborate closely with the Tender Sourcing Leader to ensure alignment between tendering and sourcing execution strategies, supporting a seamless transition from bid development to project execution.

Drive operational accountability among sourcing coordinators, ensuring efficient and timely execution of RFQ processes in ITO and OTR

Promote Lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement within the sourcing function

Ensure full compliance with GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies, regulatory requirements, and specific project and customer contractual obligations.

Performance Measurement

• Execution within budget

• Cash Management

• On time delivery

• Claim Management

• NCP resolution and closure

• Identification and development of talent, people leadership

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Pre-Construction Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Project Management

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role related to Projects and/or Supply Chain

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally 30% of the time. Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably within industrial, energy, or construction sectors.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional alignment.

• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with experience in cost modeling, market intelligence, and supplier evaluation.

• Deep understanding of sourcing engineered equipment and construction-related services.

• Demonstrated ability to build structure and capability in fast-paced, complex environments.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with leading, motivating and effectively communicating with remote teams

• Demonstrated ability to set vision and lead organizational success across functional teams

• Ability to successfully establish and drive an operational rigor in a matrixed environment

• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, coach, and mentor talent

• Experience in electrical substations, transmission infrastructure or related EPC projects with a strong understanding of construction subcontracting.

• Good understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract and negotiation expertise

• Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing standards, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge in scheduling/planning large and complex projects.

• Technical knowledge of products purchased

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

Application Deadline: November 14, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,800.00 and $181,300.00. 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 October 26, 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.

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.