Regional Tender Sourcing Leader-Central Europe

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the sourcing strategy for internal and external equipment as well as subcontracts/site works for the HVAC HVDC, FACTS Substations Turnkey Projects and associated Aftermarket Service scope in Central Europe region.

This role is responsible for achieving competitive costs and implementing effective costing structure that mitigate risks while ensuring the project schedule is being met.

Manage vendor list based on Global Sourcing strategy. Lead identifying and qualifying more suppliers and subcontractors for achieving competitive advantages and with aim of winning more tenders by foreseeing efficient execution of the projects based on SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost) priorities in a sustainable sourcing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that accurate and complete hypotheses are taken into consideration in order to win profitable projects at tender phase. At execution phase, coordinate negotiations with commodity managers and local buyers and directly negotiate some commodities. Manage claims.
• Work towards achieving or exceeding the yearly KPIs and objectives with periodic update to the line manager and dotted line reporting.
• Good internal networking within Sourcing and other functions of the organization.
• Take lead for preparation, review, and validation of Sourcing Commitment table for external purchases and submit the final cost to Tendering team in line with the winning strategy.
• Collect RoE (Return of Experience) from OTR Sourcing, Procurement, Project execution, Quality and other function and implement more efficient sourcing strategy at ITO.
• Coordination in ITO with the regional commodity Leader and Global Commodity Leader to deliver the best cost and cycle scenario taking into consideration SQDC outcomes.
• Initiate, engage and contribute for organization’s sustainability roadmap and objectives.
• Ensure implementation of Global Sourcing policy (QMS/BMS) in the ITO activities, contribute to sustainable cost optimizations and ensure their solidity and scope maturity with his/her regional management and with Global Commodity Leaders.
• Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Impacts projects, processes, and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment but may require more senior levels of guidance.
• Maintain highest level of QEHS standards as per the company’s guidelines whilst interacting and taking decision with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent ITO Sourcing during Tender stage for your respective area. Reinforce the interface between Sourcing and Tendering teams in the preparation of new business opportunities. Ensure cost and Leadtime accuracy, competitive sourcing scheme and relevant Risk and Opportunity analysis.
• Involve in the cost breakdown structure for electromechanical and construction scope and support for should cost preparation.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of business disciplines. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
• Ensures bid compliance with GE Grid Solutions sourcing policies and compliance of project and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with commodity owners and Site Sourcing Leaders to ensure suppliers are quoted and selected that can meet quality, specifications, timelines and cost parameters of budget and are aligned with global sourcing strategies.
• Manage master planning for sourcing in conjunction with the overall project planning/scheduling team. Ensure operational alignment across all functions within the project team. Work closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to understand timelines and requirements for supplier identification in tender stage and selection in execution stage.
• Manages the planning of the sourcing budgets and workload allocation. Responsible for attending all Bid Commercial Reviews including DD0, DD1, DD2, and Execution Reviews. Manage and approve all Sourcing cost submittals including firming and risks.
• Have operational leadership responsibility of Commodity Managers that support ITO projects including workload allocation of team members.
• Identify, evaluate Offers and negotiate costs for material, equipment and site works to support of commercial bids for ACS, FACTS, HVDC, and Services projects.
• Leads others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to act and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
• Typically a 2nd line manager with senior professional direct reports. Has ability to attract and retain talent. Often manages small to large teams. Developing expertise within function. Growing reputation within the organization. Includes roles that are experts in their discipline, providing professional or thought leadership. Influences policy and ensures delivery within own function, linking with other functions of the organization.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in utility construction sourcing
• Experience in sourcing high voltage electrical equipment and materials as well as construction services and civil/site works
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation expertise
• Strategic thinker / planner
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time and in budget
• Demonstrated change agent
• Project Sourcing skills
• HVAC/HVDC/FACTS Substation EPC Tender process knowledge
• Global business acumen & strategic vision
• Action oriented/Creativity/Motivating others/Drive for results/Organization

Qualification/Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar, Master level degree preferred.
• 10+ years validated experience in running Sourcing / Supply chain functions, preferably on a regional or global scale in high voltage electrical / construction project environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a track record of building impactful teams.
• Excellent negotiation, strategic planning, and project management capabilities.
• Familiarity with sustainability and risk management practices in supply chain.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communicator, capable of aligning cross-functional and international teams towards common goals.
• Fluent in German and English

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes