Project Support jobs in Großbritannien

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

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies.

Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.

In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

An extensive understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Due to the exponential growth we’re experiencing within the Power markets and our business, we’re recruiting for an experienced Commodity Manager who will manage a defined set of commodities for the GE GSI (Grid Systems Integration) Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford.

• Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities.
• Negotiate supplier Contracts and Pricing, and transmit to Procurement teams.
• Build and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Provide Supplier insights, benchmarking and market analysis activities.
• Provide support to stakeholders regarding Quality, Cost and Delivery of commodity.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage sourcing strategy in line with GE existing global sourcing processes.
• Ensure delivered products meet quality & on-time delivery standards including being a point of escalation for supplier issues.
• Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems.
• Generate cost reduction and cash management actions.
• Secure Supply Chain through Sourcing actions.
• Benchmark & challenge current supplier portfolio.
• Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation within the whole local sourcing group.
• Advanced collaboration with GE Key Commodity Leaders.
• Work closely with Tendering activities to ensure accuracy.
• Facilitate action plan when Quality or Logistics issues with suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with Sourcing / Supply chain education preferred.
• Experienced commodity manager, advanced experience and demonstrated years in Sourcing & Commodity management.
• English spoken.

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing / Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Previous Sourcing experience essential.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures.
• Ability to analyse and present statistical data.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, including some knowledge of intermediate level Excel functionality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Demonstrated professional oral / written communication and negotiation skills.
• Significant project management skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP system.
• Negotiation skills.
• Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
• Ability to travel worldwide.

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 fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal 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.

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.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No