Job Description

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition in GE Vernova Hydro Power.

Based in our office in Grenoble France, The EMEA Region Lead Procurement Specialist will drive the execution of electro mechanical purchase orders with European suppliers. The role will entail close alignment with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Sourcing functions, as well as other key stakeholders, and will be focusing on long-lead-time electrical and mechanical systems.

You'll manage dynamic priorities, necessitating minimal guidance, and emphasize effective communication with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers.

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.

GE Vernova: Leading a New Era of Energy

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority. If we want our energy future to be different … we must be different. That is our singular mission.​

GE, the 130-year-old energy pioneer. Our unwavering commitment to powering the planet, now fully focused on the energy transition. No company has the unique combination to pioneer what’s next – just as we have before. As we answer the call with renewed purpose and vigor, we are moving our GE energy businesses—including Renewables, Power, Digital and Energy Financial Services — under one banner to deliver a united, focused, one-of-a-kind force: GE Vernova. Together, with our customers and partners, we will chart the course to a better future.

Our mission is embedded in our new name. We retain our treasured birthright, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver,” “verde,” “verdant,” all signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Our new name sounds different, because it is. GE Vernova will act swiftly and surely to help build a cleaner, better future. This is not business as usual: this is business purpose-built to lead the new era of energy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leads follow-up activities for long-lead critical purchase orders (POs) in EPC hydroelectric power plant projects.
• Manages supplier relationships throughout PO execution.
• Addresses progress issues and schedule changes to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintains the ERP system with accurate and up-to-date forecasts.
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of supplier payments.
• Resolves issues using established procedures and technical expertise.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other stakeholders to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Leads discussions with suppliers during execution regarding claims, scope changes, and related matters, in coordination with Project Teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from a reputable university.
• 6–12 years of experience in engineering, sourcing, and/or manufacturing of electrical and/or mechanical systems in Project based business environments.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, well-organized, and adaptable.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, and other office productivity software.
• Experience with contract execution in Procure-to-Pay processes using SAP-based ERP systems.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with electrical and mechanical commodities for power plants.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline from a reputable university.
• Knowledge of French or German is an asset.
• Experience in the energy industry, particularly hydropower projects, is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability and ownership to drive improvements and change with tangible results.
• Strong aptitude for working in a global environment and matrix organization.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No