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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Define supplier strategy including management and optimisation of supplier panels.
• Actively driving the communication towards suppliers to improve pricing, lead times and contract terms to de risk projects.
• Prepare and launch RFQ`s, negotiate the contracts in coordination with the internal stakeholders and transmit information to Procurement.
• Prioritise contract (re)negotiation, anticipate information gathering and discussions to accelerate contract agreement in OTR.
• 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 organisations, templates, checklists.
• Support and drive implementation of Sourcing initiatives.
• Liaise and work closely with bid team to support competitive and accurate bids at tender stage.
• Scope and responsibilities may evolve depending on the context and the profile of the candidate.

Desired characteristics

• Project sourcing and negotiations skills.
• Ability to understand and execute commodity strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence.
• 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 organisation.

Qualification / Requirement

• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Project Contract Management.
• Preferably CIPS qualified.
• Demonstrated years of working experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Language: English.
• Office Software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a global environment.

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 - including private health insurance.

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