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Job Description Summary

The Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation Labor Commodity Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear (GVH) is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to support customer demand for resources and technology. In this role, you will develop and execute long term strategies for a global supply base, assessing supplier capabilities, cost and capacity to meet business needs. This Commodity Leader will focus on procurement of engineering services, contractors and supplier managed scope to support the fulfillment of GVH’s business needs.

The strongly preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Commodity Leader for Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation Labor, your roles and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

+ Develop comprehensive supplier contractual and strategic relationships to address cost, business risk, and supply continuity

+ Develop negotiation strategies and lead complex negotiations for master service agreements, statements of work (SOWs), and contracts achieve stated goals and objectives, including significant ramp-up of technical variable labor in support of new plant orders.

+ Drive supplier selection, development, and overall supplier performance management in partnership with business team members and in accordance with the business strategy

+ Drive sourcing initiatives through the development of annual commodity operating plans, including deflation, cycle reduction, project management, Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing, lean, and cash flow improvement

+ Work closely with the business team, in order to ensure the growth of this business segment by having strategic agreements in place and operating smoothly

+ Consult with partners up to senior management on outsourcing strategies and risk avoidance, working closely with different procurement areas

+ Interface with the sourcing fulfillment team on issues that arise. Help ensure sound fulfillment processes and clean hand-offs are established and maintained to fulfill aftermarket needs

+ Interface with the business on issues of forecasting, planning, strategy alignment

+ Develop and implement global and local commodity strategies for engineering services to meet cost, quality, delivery, and innovation goals.

+ Cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers and conduct regular business reviews to monitor and improve performance, quality, delivery, and compliance.

+ Monitor labor market trends and conduct market research when needed to stay current on labor market trends, analyze risks, and identify opportunities to improve cost and service levels.

+ Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and technical requirements

+ Interface with customers and regulators as required; ensure sourcing efforts fulfill key customer requirements

+ Support Lean culture by working cross functionally to improve purchasing process and supporting systems

+ Integrate with broader Power Sourcing and Corporate teams for improved processes/efficiency

+ Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with minimum 3 -5 years of experience in sourcing, finance, commercial, engineering or equivalent discipline OR A high school diploma or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in sourcing, finance, commercial, engineering or equivalent discipline.

+ Proven experience in contract negotiation and managing complex supplier relationships.

Eligibility Requirements

+ The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

+ Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time as required

+ Ability to operate a computer

+ _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

Desired Characteristics

+ At least 7 years of experience in engineering services and/or variable labor category management

+ Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, PMP, or CCWP

+ Capable of working successfully in matrix organization, as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results

+ Sourcing experience in a high technology and/or highly regulated industry

+ Variable labor or other indirect sourcing experience

+ Prior experience in developing and implementing commodity strategies for engineering services

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills

+ Effective problem identification and solution skills

+ Prior experience in variable labor planning or procurement

+ Strong leader capable of working successfully in a matrix organization and as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex situations and drive projects to completion, including cost and schedule control

+ Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Oracle Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) systems

+ Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or equivalent

+ Experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers in the nuclear business

+ Experience with data analysis and analytics tools, including Tableau and Spotfire

The base pay range for this position is $94,600.00 - $126,100.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 11/5/2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 29, 2025

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.