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GE Vernova

Buyer

Pensacola, FL

Job Description Summary

The buyer will own execution of supply plan for assigned commodities to ensure on time delivery of components in alignment with the factory production plan.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Be 100% responsible for fulfillment for assigned suppliers
  • Manage capacity, PO allocation, supplier relationship, and fulfillment plan in order to minimize delivery risks
  • Plan and place Purchase Orders (POs) at lead time and obtain PO acknowledgements from Suppliers
  • Keep purchase order need dates aligned with Master Production Schedule to prevent outages or excess inventory
  • Hold weekly reviews with suppliers to ensure promise date accuracy
  • Develop and drive effective recovery plans when necessary
  • Track in-transit material to identify and address any potential delivery issues
  • Manage and resolve issues relative to engineering design changes, cut-ins and item master maintenance
  • Develop knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes, material and commodity pricing and excellent focus on quality
  • Develop process to look upstream for pending requirements and drive engineering / manufacturing / sales to ensure sourcing given adequate cycle to procure material
  • Drive and lead continuous improvement in fulfillment processes for assigned commodity including cost out, lead time reduction, and simplification
  • Engage and lead w/horizontal teams to develop risk mitigation plans for NPI launch issues - Quality/Cost/Delivery/LT

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or associates degree from an accredited college or university

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Supply Chain experience
  • Oracle Purchasing system experience
  • Detail oriented
  • Program management skills with Horizontal teams
  • Strong interpersonal communications, and negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels of internal GE and external suppliers
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills; strong PC and database management skills
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities
  • International business experience
  • Black Belt / Green Belt certified or quality certification
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration

The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD Annual.
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has variable compensation incentive of 10% . Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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

Client-provided location(s): Pensacola, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_power-1897904585
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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