Job Description Summary
Join GE Vernova in shaping MRO category strategy across North America. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead sourcing strategy across a broad portfolio of MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) categories, build strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships, and help drive meaningful business results.
In this role, you will lead regional category strategy, supplier management, master service agreements, and supplier performance initiatives while partnering closely with global category teams and cross-functional stakeholders. You will play a key role in advancing strategic sourcing initiatives, aligning regional execution with global priorities, and delivering total cost efficiency (TCE) without compromising service, quality, or operational support.
Job Description
This role includes responsibility across the following MRO categories:
Abrasives
Air Power Pneumatic
Chemicals, Lubricants & Paints
Electrical Hardware & Supplies
Electronics
Fasteners
Fluid Power Hydraulic
Hand Tools & Tool Storage
HVAC, Refrigeration, Filtration Supplies & Equipment
Industrial Gases
Industrial PVF, Plumbing & Pumps
Industrial Rubber & Plastic Products
Janitorial Supplies
Laboratory Equipment & Supplies
Lighting
Manufacturing Support Services
Material Handling Equipment
MRO Integrators
Packaging Materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Power Tools
Power Transmission
Scrap & Waste Materials
Test & Measuring Equipment
Welding Equipment & Accessories
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies within the assigned category spend
- Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
- Developing specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest functional developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensures delivery within area of responsibility
- Manage corporate sourcing process end-to-end, including hedging strategy, trigger points within the assigned category spend
- Lead and manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on specific strategic sourcing initiatives or projects within the assigned category spend
- Drive best practices, measure and track internal performance, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization, and drive value through supplier relationship management within the assigned category spend
- Lead development of best-in-class analytics specifically related to the assigned category spend
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management
- 10+ years of experience in Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience within the MRO Commodity category spend group
- Demonstrated ability in leading organizational, process, and culture change
Desired Characteristics
- MBA in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management
- Strong experience within the assigned category spend group
- Collaborative mindset in working across functional areas
- Strong experience in Procurement processes
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills
- Sourcing or Analytics experience in a multinational company
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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $149,400.00 and $248,900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 16, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.