[Remote] Lead Buyer (Lead Buying/Procurement Specialist)-1

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Buyer to support End to End Sourcing/Procurement processes related to Field Services Sourcing Operations. The Lead Buyer will negotiate and release purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies while collaborating with various business levels. Responsibilities • Leads commercial responsibility for the purchasing activities • RFQ, negotiate, place and follow-up on Purchase Orders (execution and fulfillment) • Manage relationships with suppliers including commercial issues and schedule changes • Update ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) • Develop solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting • Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost/lead time reduction • Negotiate Terms of Purchase • Leads the regional commercial supplier on-boarding (manage supplier master data) and collaborates with Supplier Quality for product/process qualification • Work together with all levels of the business including SPB (Senior Professional Band) and EB (Executive Band) level Support the commodity strategy, target panel and action plan developed by Commodity Leaders • Develop awareness/knowledge of field services • Lead supplier performance reviews • Work cross functionally with operations team Skills • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college • Minimum of 6 years professional Sourcing / Procurement experience, or similar field • Fluent in English, additional languages welcome • General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedure, and Sourcing management principles • Proactive in continuously seeking the most competitive and reliable offer • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Quality mindset • Ability to influence others and lead small teams • Accountability, resilience, autonomy • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously • Effective problem identification and solution skills • Proven analytical and organizational ability • Bilingual (Spanish / English) Company Overview • GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job