Job Description Summary
The Sourcing Initiatives Leader will play a critical role in advancing strategic sourcing initiatives across SQDC priorities by partnering closely with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders. In addition to driving business outcomes, this leader will develop high-impact communications and executive-ready materials for senior leaders and key business audiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of business acumen, executive presence, and analytical rigor, along with the ability to distill complex information into clear, persuasive, and visually compelling action plans. Success in this role requires comfort in a fast-paced environment, sound judgment in handling confidential information, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior leadership and matrixed teams. A deep understanding of business drivers, strong data analytics skills, and a lean, continuous improvement mindset are essential.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives aligned to SQDC priorities, driving measurable improvements in business outcomes
- Partner with internal stakeholders across sourcing, operations, EHS, Business development, and other functions to identify priorities, assess opportunities, and execute initiatives.
- Translate complex sourcing, operational, and business information into concise, persuasive, and visually effective communications
- Create executive-ready presentations, action plans, updates, and other materials for senior leadership and key business forums
- Support leadership reviews, operating mechanisms, supplier discussions and other high-visibility meetings with clear and compelling materials
- Support and drive supplier conferences, all employee meetings, Kaizen events, corporate sourcing newsletters and other engagement initiatives
- Apply lean thinking and continuous improvement principles to solve problems, streamline processes, and enhance business performance
- Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with significant experience in sourcing, supply chain, operations, procurement, or a related business function
- Prior experience working in a complex global matrixed organization with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization
- Proven ability to create clear, persuasive, and executive-ready presentations and communications with strong verbal and written communication skills
Desired Characteristics
- Experience supporting strategic sourcing or supplier performance initiatives in a complex business environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action. Prior experience in lean six sigma problem solving methodology & driving continuous improvement projects
- Strong project management and process improvement skills. Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to present complex technical and commercial topics with clear, concise and effective messaging to stakeholders and senior leadership teams
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to challenge the status quo and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong business acumen, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Prior Leadership program experience, such as OMDP, FMP, CAS, etc.
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
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 04, 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.
