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Job Description Summary

The Procurement Tendering Manager (PTM) is responsible for all the sourcing related inputs for 60 Hz MSD Tenders. The PTM is the point of contact for all sourcing data and standards for the ITO process. The objective of this position is to establish a robust and competitive sourcing plan that can be applied generically for all tenders or customized for specific tenders.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

For all tenders:

• Coordinate with strategic sourcing, engineering and finance to ensure that the product cost databases (Handbook and marketing features) accurately reflect current rates and costs to support bidding activity.

• Coordinate with proposal and execution to ensure sufficient purchasing cycles are accurate to support on time delivery.

• With support of strategic sourcing, provide input to ITO teams on escalation rates as required.

• Ensure risk management processes are followed in the ITO stage via Salesforce.com and provide timely and quantified feedback to sales and proposal teams as necessary.

For specific tenders as required:

• Create a tender specific vendor list to support customer requirements

• Organize the coordination of Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, ensure that project costing is backed-up by evaluated supplier offers of sufficient quality, provide “Fix & Firm” scenario for the period of the date of the cost base or end of the validity of the supplier's quote in case of RFQ process until scheduled and foreseen purchase order date to have the best cost solidity within a tender.

• Manage the procurement related risks such as hyperinflation or specific supplier risks, and propose measures to mitigate the cost of material price escalation if the risk cannot be transferred to the customer.

• Capture return of experience from similar projects in execution and feedback into tendering.

• Review and approve As Sold project Financial Summary (FINSUM) for responsible scope.

• Ensure a smooth handover of Procurement related scope between ITO and execution team at ITO/OTR turnover

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, or Supply Chain; MSD/BOP (Material Ship Direct / Balance of Plant) experience preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

• Must reside in a Central or Eastern time zone state (CST / EST)

Desired Characteristics

• Sourcing experience.

• Power plant MSD (Material Shipped Direct) experience.

• Exposure to strategic sourcing and/or financial topics.

• General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures, and Sourcing management philosophy.

• Good understanding of legal/contractual concepts.

• Strong writing and communication skills, transparency, team spirit.

• Ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams.

• Accountability, resilience, autonomy, and leadership.

• Decision making, problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers.

• Quality mind set.

• Proactive in continuously seeking for the most competitive and reliable offer.

• Basics in scheduling/planning of large and complex projects.

• Technical knowledge of products purchased.

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $ 94,600.00 - 126,100.00 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​ This posting is expected to close on February 8, 2025, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s 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 Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) (https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/our-culture)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. 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: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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

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.