Job Description Summary
The New Plant Projects Procurement Engineer is responsible for developing and executing Procurement Packages in support of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's nuclear power plant business. In this role, you will support new plant project procurement efforts throughout the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) lifecycle of new and advanced nuclear projects
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for Procurement Packages spanning the entire EPC lifecycle of new build projects.
- Provide key procurement process interface with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Suppliers, Projects, Logistics, Commercial, Construction and Site personnel.
- Work with Sourcing Commodity Leaders to develop work plans and Sourcing schedule activities.
- Work with Project Engineers and Schedulers to include activities into project schedule.
- Work closely with Engineering and Quality to develop Procurement Packages.
- Send Procurement Packages and associated documents to suppliers for RFx and orders.
- Point of contact for supplier technical, quality, manufacturing questions and issue resolution
- Work closely with Sourcing and Quality leaders to manage supplier performance.
- Oversee supplier schedule and progress updates.
- Serve as the lead supplier interface through testing, inspection, and delivery to site.
- Point of contact for GEH teams to interface with the supplier.
- Facilitate coordination to input and harmonize supplier schedule and project construction schedule.
- Support Lean culture by working cross functionally to improve purchasing process and supporting systems.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, project management, commercial, engineering, manufacturing, or quality discipline in a highly technical and/or highly regulated industry.
OR
- High school diploma/Associates Degree.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement engineering (or closely related field) in a highly technical and/or highly regulated industry.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as required
- Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, or engineering from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Nuclear industry experience.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Capable of working successfully in a matrix organization to drive results.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to completion, including cost and schedule control.
The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $125,000.00. 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 position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings 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, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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: Yes