Job Description Summary

The lead buyer is the focal point to lead the development and execution of long-term commodity strategies for Gas Turbine commodities purchasing through negotiation, plan development, and execution. As a lead buyer, you will strategically develop and manage a global supply chain of goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving commercial advantage through achievement of quality, cost, usage and delivery goals. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the master schedule
• Collaborate with Purchasing Planner, Supply Planner, Sourcing and Value Stream Materials Team to drive fulfillment activities and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, including managing scheduling changes and cancelations. Challenge supplier and follow-up recovery plans when needed.
• Keep ERP (Oracle) system up-to-date, including updating scheduling changes and cancelations
• Apply appropriate Sourcing policies. Drive Sourcing program and lead Material initiatives such as management of deflation activities and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Support sourcing initiatives, including lead time reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), payment terms and cash flow improvements
• Manage projects in a matrix organization across the globe, including interacting with manufacturing personnel to understand unique supplier requirements of global supply chain business
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers toward assuring product / process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications. Provide purchasing coaching and share expertise when needed.
• Interface with the Operations Team, Shop Scheduling, configuration control, Lifecycle Center of Excellence (COE), Service Center Mangers, and other GE organizations as required.
• Lead physical inventory control activities, including cycle counting, variance analysis, and cross-functional coordination, resulting in improved inventory accuracy and reduced stock discrepancies
• Demonstrated strong understanding of global logistics operations, including Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and tariff compliance to support efficient and cost-effective material flow
• Apply Lean and Daily Management System (DMS) principles with suppliers
• Identify, drive, and lead recovery actions with suppliers
• Communicate effectively and challenge supplier factory leadership when required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, Supply Chain or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, Inventory Management and Warehouse Modules, Materials, or Production Planning and Control
• OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, Inventory Management and Warehouse Modules, Materials, or Production Planning and Control

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with Oracle ERP
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
• Analytical and system proficiency skills
• Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
• Ability to interact in a global, multicultural, multi time-zones environment
• Autonomous, self-starter
• Clear direction and guidance to suppliers to ensure alignment with project and quality requirements

Eligibility Requirement

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site

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 export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

The base pay range for this position is **$94,600.00 - 157,700.00 USD Annual.**The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

This posting is expected to close on **March 02, 2026,**or thereafter.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $157,700.00. 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 February 20, 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.