The Asia Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, HR services, facilities, marketing, professional services) within the Asia region. This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance with global procurement policies while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.
Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category strategies
Manage end-to-end sourcing (RFx, negotiation, contracting) across indirect categories
Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver annual productivity targets
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across Asia
Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management (KPIs, SLAs)
Drive supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
Partner with business leaders (Finance, HR, IT, Operations) to understand requirements
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies and market insights
Manage cross-functional alignment across multiple countries
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance (e.g., Ariba, ERP systems)
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial and legal terms
Mitigate risks related to supply continuity, legal, and regulatory requirements
Manage sourcing activities across multiple Asia countries (SEA, India, China, etc.)
Drive standardization, process improvements, and best practices across the region
Support transformation initiatives (digital procurement, automation, analytics)
Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets
Monitor spend analytics and identify optimization opportunities
Report sourcing performance to regional/global leadership
IT & Telecom
HR & Professional Services
Facilities Management
Marketing & Events
Travel & Living; Fleet
MRO
Labor & Engineering
Utilities
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
8–15+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably in MNC environment
Strong experience in indirect sourcing and regional (Asia) exposure
Proven track record in cost savings and supplier negotiations
Experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
Stakeholder management across cultures and seniority levels
Analytical and data-driven decision-making
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Cost savings / cost avoidance (%)
Supplier performance & compliance
Contract coverage
Stakeholder satisfaction
Cycle time for sourcing projects
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
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