Job Description Summary
The PPLM is the single interface of the Project Manager or Project Procurement Leader (PPL) coordinating all Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics activities on a portfolio of projects. He/she is fully responsible for the overall fulfilment of the procurement activities and commitments in the project including on time delivery, quality and cost as per the negotiations by the Sourcing team.
Job Description
About Us:
Come bring your energy to change the world
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
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GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
Why we come to work:
Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers. Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects).
The PPLM is responsible for:
- Owning quality, costs (as negotiated by sourcing) and on time delivery of the material and services for the Project
- Co-owning the Engineering Procurement Plan for the scope, where applicable
- Work with cross functional teams like Engineering, Sourcing to ensure the on-time delivery of documents (drawings, quotations, etc.) required to be obtained from suppliers
- Owning the budget related to material and monitoring the budget
- Establishes the procurement schedule and periodic progress monitoring
- Coordinate to ensure the on-time issuance of purchase requisitions in the respective system to ensure timely placement of POs
- Follows up timely closure of NCPs related to suppliers
- Supports Sourcing in obtaining technical specifications from engineering on-time.
- Participates in and/or initiates periodic project meetings with the participation of quality, lead engineering, planning, logistics, project engineering manager etc. and generates notes/actions from these meetings and follows up on the actions.
- Regularly reviews the fulfilment of suppliers against all contractual requirements in regard to customs and duties with the support of the required functions
- Oversees claim management with the suppliers in coordination with Commodity leader/Buyer of the project
- Responsible for reporting monthly progress, supplier claims and project cost summary
- Regularly updates suppliers' cash out & project milestone recognition related to procurement
- Represents procurement in Project meetings internally and externally, if applicable
- Ensures invoices are released in accordance with the process in place
- Supports compliance with the Quality and EHS rules as applicable to the sourcing function
- Supports the PPL in fulfilling the overall project targets and works in alignment
Performance Measurement
- On time delivery of suppliers performance
- On time placement of POs for the projects
- Execution within budget according to sourcing contracts
- Successful claim management against third parties
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage electrical construction project environment
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic & internationally 20% of the time. Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience as Project Manager, Tender Project Manager, Senior Purchasing Manager, Senior Sourcing Manager or Sales Project Manager
- Good understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract
- Risk management knowledge. Ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams.
- Good communicator and teamwork capability
- Negotiation skills either with supplier base or with customers
- General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures, and Sourcing management
- Ability to coach & develop team members. Accountability, resilience, autonomy, and leadership.
- Decision making, problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers
- Basics in scheduling/planning of large and complex projects
- Technical knowledge of products purchased and power plant familiarity
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
The salary range for this position is 94,600.00 - 126,100.00 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 position is eligible for a performance bonus. 94,600.00 - 126,100.00 - 157,700.00 USD Annual
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.
Projected Close Out: April 1st, 2025
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
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