Lead Sourcing Specialist 1-Commodity Management

Job Description Summary The Lead Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the management of assigned commodities for USA and North American region, negotiating with dedicated The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Commodity Management is accountable for executing commodity sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers (DTCB) and Instrument Transformers (ITR) within the Grid Solutions – Power Transmission business in North America. The role owns end to end sourcing performance for assigned commodities and suppliers, ensuring competitive cost, qualified supply, and robust risk mitigation in support of grid project execution. Operating as a senior individual contributor, this position requires independent judgment, strong market expertise, and the ability to lead transversal initiatives across engineering, quality, operations, finance, legal and project teams without direct authority. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Commodity Strategy, Governance & KPI Ownership Define and execute NAM and global sourcing strategies for Dead Tank Circuit Breakers and Instrument Transformers , aligned with Grid Solutions PT priorities and GE Vernova sourcing governance. Own and drive key GE Vernova sourcing KPIs , including but not limited to: Year‑over‑year cost productivity (PPV, cost‑out) Inflation and deflation management with root cause analysis Dual‑sourcing and supplier risk reduction metrics Supplier delivery and quality performance (OTD, DPPM) Ensure all sourcing activities comply with GE Vernova policies, approval matrices, and the GE Vernova Code of Conduct . Business Planning, CAPEX & Investment Governance Develop detailed commodity business plans supporting sourcing strategies, including supplier industrialization and capacity expansion for DTCB and ITR technologies. Identify required investments in tooling at suppliers. Prepare financial impact analyses (ROI, payback, risk mitigation benefits). Develop and submit sourcing CAPEX proposals in line with GE Vernova govern...