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Early Career Training Program - Sourcing Associate

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Early Career Training Program - Sourcing Associate

Ankara, Turkey

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition in GE Vernova Hydro Power.

Based at our office in Ankara, Türkiye, The Sourcing Associate contributes to implementing tactical and strategic initiatives by teamworking with Regional Commodity Buyers, Procurement Specialists, Project Fulfillment Leaders and Material Planners to provide support.

The role will entail close alignment with Engineering, Quality and Sourcing functions, as well as other key stakeholders, and will be focusing on Direct materials.

You'll manage dynamic priorities, necessitating minimal guidance, and emphasize effective communication with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers.

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What we offer:

This is a 12 months Early Career Training / Internship program with main topics covered;

IT Skills : hands-on experience in SAP
Soft Skills : presentation, public speaking, exposure
Team : effective collaboration, performing under pressure

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits for students, and great development opportunities.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Provide transactional support to the Supply Chain Team
  • Assist in executing competitive bid events and purchase order execution
  • Assist in communicating with suppliersPerform detailed analysis of PRs, POs, and other data to identify delays, OTDs, savings, and slippages
  • Help to define efficiency opportunities, tactical and strategic initiatives that should be undertaken
  • Assist with the identification of appropriate potential suppliers

Required Qualifications:

  • Fresh graduates or minimum at 4th year of university students
  • Proven academic excellence throughout their educational career, showing evidence of being on-track for a degree in a quantitative discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Willing to work full-time during summer and around 20h/week during academic year
  • Technology enthusiast. Passion/aptitude for both software and information technology.
  • Up to date with current industry standards, Microsoft excel, ERP and information technology development tools.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Spanish or French is an adder
  • Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom. Extra initiatives/engagements in student organizations is a plus
  • Communicative & open- minded. Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Mindset to anticipate and resolve challenges
  • Previous experience in a shared service center, procurement or operations experience
  • Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
  • Professional style when dealing with business clients
  • Compliance & controllership mindset
  • Numerate with a good eye for detail
  • Familiarity in SAP based ERP systems is an adder

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Ankara, Türkiye
Job ID: GE_power-1231894943
Employment Type: Full Time

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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