Strategic Sourcing Quality and Cost Manager - Aeroderivative Gas Turbines & Generators
Job Description Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Quality and Cost Manager is a cross-functional role responsible for driving operational transparency, quality control, and risk mitigation across our Aeroderivative and Generator sourcing portfolios.This role partners closely with Sourcing Operations and Supply Chain teams to strengthen cost competitiveness, build supply chain resilience, and enforce process discipline.
We're seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in sourcing and quality management who can drive impactful actions to reduce portfolio risk exposure.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities (What you will do):
Risk Mitigation & Supply Chain Resilience
Identify and mitigate sourcing-related supply, revenue, and supplier performance risks
Support sole/single-source reduction and second-source development initiatives
Provide financial insight into strategic sourcing, supply chain continuity, and FHR risk reduction
Support recovery actions related to supplier quality and disruption issues
Quality & Cost Management
Partner with Quality teams to reduce SDR/NCR occurrences and improve cost of quality (COPQ) performance, maintaining full accountability for outcomes
Program manage key cost-out initiatives across the sourcing organization — establishing operating rhythms, ensuring on-time implementation, problem-solving, and escalating delays as needed
Governance & Standards
Support internal controls, audits, and process compliance
Set a high bar for operational standard work across Aero and Generator Value Stream teams
Act in accordance with GE Vernova Gas Power sourcing policies
Execution & Reporting
Lead execution of assigned generator OEM sourcing strategies
Own daily operations and KPI reporting/analytics for assigned generator OEMs
Align with Aero and Generator team SQDC priorities
Support integration of Steam Power generator sourcing processes, tools, strategies, and KPIs
Required Qualifications (What you will bring):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field
Experience: Significant professional experience in Sourcing, Quality, Cost Control, Project Management, or Business Operations
Industry Background: Significant experience in manufacturing, aerospace, energy, or supply chain-driven environments
Technical Tools: Working knowledge of ERP systems, Data Warehouse, and PowerSource; strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Core Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership capabilities; proven ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization
Language: Fluent in English
Desired Characteristics (What will make you stand out):
Stakeholder Influence: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and support key decision-making processes
Executive Communication: Ability to deliver clear messaging and updates to Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Adaptability: Proven capacity to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes industrial environment
Analytical Mindset: Proactive problem-solver with a passion for identifying process gaps and implementing sustainable, long-term solutions
Results Orientation: Strong drive to meet rigorous deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and operational integrity
Technical Familiarity: Should-cost modeling, supplier risk management, supplier quality recovery, and long-range forecasting
Relevant Experience: Supplier risk management, second-sourcing strategies, and sole/single-source reduction initiatives
Certifications: Leadership program certification (e.g., OMLP, LTT) is a plus
Background: Experience in Sourcing Operations & Transformation
Additional note for hiring in Hungary: Successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary
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:
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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
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No