Lead Project Buyer - Welded Steel Commodities

Job Description Summary

About the position:
The Lead Project Buyer manages the purchasing process for welded steel commodities. This role applies sourcing policy, interfaces between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. The Lead Procurement Specialist also impacts the quality of own work and the work of others on the team, and is focused on the execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations.

About our business:
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services.
Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

Hydro Power – a major player in the hydroelectricity generation market - is a business division of GE Vernova. This includes the designing, manufacturing, and installation of equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Executes the follow-up activities of the Purchase Orders. Manages relationships with suppliers for PO execution.

• Manages problems and schedule changes. Keeps ERP updated with most recent and accurate forecast.

• Ensures smooth supplier payment activities.

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.

• Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults People Leader or more senior team members for issues outside of defined parameters.

• Collaborates with others to solve issues. Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.

• Handles simple data entry work requiring face value check and correction

• Lead discussions with suppliers during execution in case of claims, PO changes in coordination with the Project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field: Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Business / Economy

• Proven experience in Procurement & Supply Chain activities for technical/mechanical commodities

• Proven experience in Engineering, Construction & Turnkey projects

• Fluent in English

• Self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible

• Familiarity with contract execution in Procure to Pay systems with SAP based ERP systems

• Compliance & controllership mindset

Desired Qualifications:

• An Engineering Degree is a plus

• Experience in the Energy industry, preferably working technical knowledge of Hydro or correlated segments is a strong adder

• Technical knowledge of Welded Structures, Steel and other Metal commodities

• Spanish or French is a plus

• Technology enthusiast

• Passion/aptitude for both software and information technology

• Up to date with current industry standards, digital tools

Location:

• Budapest, Hungary (flexible hybrid work model, with 1-2 office days/week)

What Do We Offer?

• Career growth opportunity

• Professional and personal development trainings

• Enthusiastic team with supportive leaders

• Multicultural and diverse environment

• A pleasant and modern work infrastructure

• Competitive salary with benefits (including medical insurance as well)

• Home office opportunity

• Flexible working hours

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position