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GE Vernova Buyer in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies.

Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

Focused on execution of standard enabling activities / provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline.

There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task / duties based on changing situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support industrial projects by negotiating service and materials related to new industrial equipment or buildings.

  • Broadening knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy / strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.

  • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

  • Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

  • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.

  • Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures.

  • Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy / parameters.

  • A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills. For customer facing roles, develops a significant customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

  • This role requires basic experience in the Sourcing & CAPEX Sourcing.

  • Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college certification with relevant experience.

Desired Characteristics

  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

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 - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.

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