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Projects Sourcing Leader

Job Description Summary

The Project Sourcing Leader (PSL) leads Services sourcing execution for assigned HDGT Services projects (CM&U- Complex and Extended Scope) within EMINA sub-region.
The role partners closely with the Sub-Region ITR Sourcing Leader, CPMs, PMs, and cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies that ensure competitive cost, demand planning, on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost accuracy throughout project execution.
The PSL supports flow parts fulfillment, expands the competitive supplier landscape, and accelerates effective partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive cost optimization and reliable project delivery, while aligning sourcing activities with business strategy and KPIs.

Job Description

What you will do:

• Analyze sourcing spend for the assigned sub-region; identify critical spend areas and suppliers, and define sourcing actions aligned with the Sub-Region Sourcing Leader and business objectives.
• Work closely with the Sub-Region Sourcing Leader on ITR sourcing operations, covering the full buying and fulfillment cycle.
• Lead and execute Flow Parts sourcing scope for PES projects, coordinating with key regional and global stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer, quality, and schedule requirements for PES projects.
• Proactively engage with Business Operations to identify sourcing demand, project needs, and execution priorities.
• Partner with PES Project Managers to ensure sourced scope is procured at the best commercial value, meets quality requirements, and ships on time to required need dates.
• Maintain weekly regional KPI dashboards with the Sub-Region Sourcing Leader; ensure SQDC performance targets are met and prepare monthly Pareto analyses and lagging indicators for MORs.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement tracking mechanisms to optimize processes and resolve execution issues.
• Drive cost competitiveness for Parts, Engineered Materials, Services, and EPC scope while balancing quality and schedule requirements.
• Lead issue resolution for externally sourced scope impacting project fulfillment, including contract revisions and supplier escalations, ensuring early cross-functional engagement.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships with key suppliers, including performance metrics, KPIs, and improvement initiatives.
• Align sourcing localization activities with the business localization strategy.
• Monitor industry trends and technology developments to identify supply risks, protect continuity of supply, and leverage emerging opportunities.
• Support implementation of MSAs and contracts with strategic suppliers in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Global Strategic Sourcing Leaders and GCL to align regional execution with global sourcing approaches.
• Leverage analytics and should-cost methodologies to support cost-out and sourcing decisions.
• Act as sourcing representative during (R3) phase, ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, accurately costed, and cover full scope of supply.
• Lead supplier selection and RFQ execution using ERP and digital tools; manage communication with Sales, Engineering, Project Managers, and suppliers to clarify scope and requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations for external sourcing of services and materials for complex project scopes, working with Contracts, Legal, and Insurance teams and securing required approvals per DOA.
• Coordinate with Sub-Regional ITR teams to ensure supplier payments, PO closures, resolution of AP holds, and payment status updates.
• Log and obtain approvals for deflation/inflation workflows for all RFQs, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with proposal specifications, schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Act as the single sourcing point of contact for assigned projects while working closely with Commercial, Legal, Engineering, Quality, Compliance, EHS, Finance, and Operations teams.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• At least 5 years of work experience in sourcing and procurement in Power, Oil & Gas and related industries.
• Very strong organizational and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Fluent in Arabic, English and French.
• Proficient in Smartsheet, MS Office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• ERP purchasing system experience like Oracle Alpha/Power Max/SAP/Ariba.
• Strong technical knowledge including reading and interpreting engineering drawings, BOM and contractual documents.
• Ability to effectively and accurately transmit, receive and interpret data through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Advanced knowledge with Sourcing & procurement process in OTR, expertise in preparation of should cost calculation, ability of analytical evaluation of data, contracting, MSA and sourcing tool kit.
• Excellent ability to build rapport across the organization.
• Knowledge and capability to use the tools, processes, and best practices for predicting business trends and providing forecasts that drive business decisions and planning.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or supply chain from an accredited university.
• Financial and business acumen, familiarity with sourcing quality process
• Demonstrated program and/or project management skills
• Familiarity with different organizations & responsibilities within EPC Construction companies.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a cross-functional, cross-cultural team environment.
• Experience with Risk and Claim Management
• Six Sigma training is preferred (GE employees)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.