Senior Sourcing Manager - Repair Shop and 3rd Party Repair

GE Vernova

Schenectady, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Candidate Screening, Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Establish Priorities, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Sales Qualification, Six Sigma Certification, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Value Chain Model, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
LOCATION
Schenectady, New York
POSTED
6 days ago

Job Description Summary

Act as Senior Sourcing Manager for American Repair shops and 3rd party repair, take lead on sourcing activities and supplier management for Richmond, Morelia, Atlanta Repair shops and Steam turbine and Generator components repair (3rd party repair). Lead team and Own supplier strategy management and also project PO execution management including RFQ, Negotiation, PO placement, PO fulfillment and AP resolution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

 

Safety: Lead supplier qualification to ensure all vendors working on site are qualified on safety to avoid safety risk

 

Quality: Work with quality team and SQEs to solve supplier quality issue and drive on recovery plan

 

Material and Service Fulfillment: Manage and improve supply base performance and oversee red/yellow flag process, partnering with material and production team to prioritize, prevent, and/or solve production material issues

 

Leadtime reduction: Work with material and production team to implement material planning strategy and drive supplier Leadtime reduction through stocking agreement, advance orders and value chain improvement through Kaizen and tools

 

Cost reduction: Work with shop team and engineering team to define and implement savings projects, develop alternative suppliers and material to achieve cost target

 

Payment on time: Negotiate payment term with vendor to help company on cash position, and solve the AP issue to ensure on time payment to suppliers

 

Strategy: Lead creation and execution of the plan to transform the shop sourcing team and supplier base into a high-quality, best cost and best Leadtime supply chain that leverages the power of Repair Network and Gas Power

 

Team development: Train and Coach Sourcing and buyers on policy, procedure and develop expertise.

 

Problem solving: Utilize Sourcing expertise to manage complex supplier management situations, and to identify improvement opportunities. 

 

Continuous improvement: Drive the continual improvement on sourcing process by utilizing Lean and daily management tools.

 

Global scope: Lead the assigned scope for global repair sourcing on 3rd party repair for bigger global impact beyond specific shop scope.

 

 

Required Qualifications

 

This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement and at least 5 years sourcing manager experience

 

Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership

 

Understand the end-to-end supply chain consideration and methods of driving continuous improvement

 

Demonstrated experience creating and working with negotiated agreement

 

Experience on managing regional or global team

 

Experience on manufacturing environment

 

 
Desired Characteristics

 

Strong communication and project management skills, with regular executive management interaction regarding sourcing activities and services.

 

Experience on Gas Turbine repair related MRO business.

 

Lean and Six Sigma certification and experience on continuous improvement

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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

 

 

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 July 01, 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.

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