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You will be the Lead Buyer for dedicated and assigned commodities on Grid Solutions GSI Substation Business. The Commodity Buyer is responsible for the performance of the associated suppliers from tendering stage (ITO) to execution (OTR). She/He addresses customer specific requirements for each project while assuring best practices sharing continuous improvement among other commodity buyers. She/He supports also the existing Sourcing team for the purchase of other materials and services needed for our projects.

We are looking for employees in the following locations: Berlin, Dresden, Salzbergen (Germany) or Rijswik (the Netherlands).

• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.
• Actively driving the communication towards suppliers to improve pricing, lead times and payment terms
• Prepare and launch RFQ`s, negotiate the contracts in coordination with the internal stakeholders and transmit information to Procurement
• Prioritize contract (re)negotiation, anticipate information gathering and discussions to accelerate contract agreement in OTR
• Streamline the onboarding process based on supplier market constraints, make explicit Product Line risk appetite by nature of risks review during onboarding
• Coordinate the assessment of the supplier’s performance, to manage the on-going contracts execution and to influence the strategic positioning for next deals
• Map the supplier market per capabilities, business interest, past performance, geographical area for each segment
• Share market evolutions, key indexes, best practices within the team and across other GE organizations, templates, checklists
• Scope and responsibilities may evolve depending on the context and the profile of the candidate

• Project sourcing and negotiations skills
• Ability to understand and execute commodity strategies
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to influence others
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Ability to work in a team and matrix organization

• Expertise in Project Contract Management, Engineering or Strategic Sourcing
• At least 3 years of working experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Language: German (B1 level required) and English
• Office Software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a global environment
• Hybrid Office Model Accepted

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.

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