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GE Vernova

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Substations

GE Vernova

. Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for substation equipment, materials, and specialized services .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, VenezuelaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and category strategy development for substation equipment and services, with a strong focus on supplier management, commercial negotiations, and Total Cost of Ownership principles. Proficient in collaborating across multiple teams to drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SourcingProcurementCategory ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Supplier Management

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Hard Skills
Category Strategy DevelopmentCommercial NegotiationsPerformance MonitoringRisk MitigationRFQ EvaluationContract ManagementSupplier Performance ImprovementEHS ComplianceQuality AssuranceCommodity Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationStakeholder AlignmentContinuous Improvement
Industry Keywords
Electrical SubstationsSupplier QualificationContracting ServicesBusiness AdministrationForeign TradeEngineeringAdvanced EnglishAdvanced SpanishTravel AvailabilityCurrent Residence in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, or Venezuela

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for substation equipment, materials, and specialized services
  • Lead supplier and contractor management activities, including qualification support, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and competitiveness improvement initiatives
  • Conduct RFQs, evaluate proposals, lead commercial and contractual negotiations, and recommend sourcing decisions based on business requirements and Total Cost of Ownership principles
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure effective sourcing execution and stakeholder alignment
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to sourcing processes, category governance, supplier performance, compliance, quality, and EHS requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade, Engineering, or a related field
  • Solid experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Commodity Management, or Services Procurement
  • Proven experience purchasing equipment and materials for electrical substations and contracting specialized substation services
  • Strong experience with category strategy development, supplier and contractor management, commercial negotiations, and application of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodology
  • Advanced English
  • Advanced Spanish
  • Availability to travel as required
  • Current residence in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, or Venezuela

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No