Lead Sourcing Specialist
GE Vernova · Jakarta
Job Description Summary
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories or projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Lead supplier selection, including due diligence, evaluation, and recommendation of high‑performing partners
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms, achieving best‑value outcomes while ensuring compliance
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct cost analysis, make‑versus‑buy assessments, and identify cost‑reduction opportunities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, operations, supply chain) to understand requirements and manage expectations
- Drive sourcing initiatives end‑to‑end, including RFPs, competitive bidding, contract creation, and implementation
- Assess supply market conditions, maintain reliable sources of supply, and identify risks with mitigation plans
- Provide reporting and metrics, including weekly or monthly updates on sourcing activities, KPIs, and savings
- Support strategic procurement programs, such as Lean initiatives, supplier consolidation, or commodity strategy development
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields
- Advanced degrees (MBA) preferred for senior or strategic roles
- 7–10+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, often in complex or multinational environments
- Experience with contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced negotiation skills and strong commercial acumen.
- Analytical thinking, cost modeling, and problem‑solving.
- Project management and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
- Stakeholder management and strong interpersonal communication.
- Technical understanding of relevant commodities (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, cloud services, SaaS)
- Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to influence without authority and operate in matrixed organizations
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No