Buyer

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Focused on 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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

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Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.

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Broadening knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.

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Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

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May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.

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A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications:

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This role requires basic experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Desired Characteristics:

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Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:  Our Culture | GE Vernova

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Our  compensation & benefits  are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

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A  healthy, balanced lifestyle  can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

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GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to  grow your career  by providing a path for continued on-the-job  learning and development.

About our Business:

GE Vernova Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today. Gas Power | GE Vernova

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an  inclusive   culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: Culture & Inclusion

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No