GE Vernova

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Job Description SummaryThe PPLM is the single interface of the Project Manager or Project Procurement Leader (PPL) coordinating all Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics activities on a portfolio of projects. They are fully responsible for the overall fulfilment of the procurement activities and commitments in the project including on time delivery, quality and cost as per the negotiations by the Sourcing team.Job DescriptionAbout Us:Come bring your energy to change the world!Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. 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. GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.Why we come to work: Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers. Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects).The PPLM Is Responsible ForOwning quality, costs (as negotiated by sourcing) and on time delivery of the material and services for the ProjectCo-owning the Engineering Procurement Plan for the scope, where applicableWork with cross functional teams like Engineering, Sourcing to ensure the on-time delivery of documents (drawings, quotations, etc.) required to be obtained from suppliersOwning the budget related to material and monitoring the budgetEstablishes the procurement schedule and periodic progress monitoringCoordinate to ensure the on-time issuance of purchase requisitions in the respective system to ensure timely placement of POsFollows up timely closure of NCPs related to suppliersSupports Sourcing in obtaining technical specifications from engineering on-time.Participates in and/or initiates periodic project meetings with the participation of quality, lead engineering, planning, logistics, project engineering manager etc. and generates notes/actions from these meetings and follows up on the actions.Regularly reviews the fulfilment of suppliers against all contractual requirements in regard to customs and duties with the support of the required functionsOversees claim management with the suppliers in coordination with Commodity leader/Buyer of the projectResponsible for reporting monthly progress, supplier claims and project cost summaryRegularly updates suppliers' cash out & project milestone recognition related to procurementRepresents procurement in Project meetings internally and externally, if applicableEnsures invoices are released in accordance with the process in placeSupports compliance with the Quality and EHS rules as applicable to the sourcing functionSupports the PPL in fulfilling the overall project targets and works in alignmentPerformance MeasurementOn time delivery of suppliers performanceOn time placement of POs for the projectsExecution within budget according to sourcing contractsSuccessful claim management against third partiesRequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 5 years of experience in EPC project in heavy industrial sector (preferably thigh voltage power generation and transmission) Ability and willingness to travel domestic & internationally 20% of the time. Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policiesDesired CharacteristicsExperience as Project Manager, Tender Project Manager, Senior Purchasing Manager, Senior Sourcing Manager or Sales Project ManagerGood understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contractRisk management knowledge. Ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams.Good communicator and teamwork capabilityNegotiation skills either with supplier base or with customersGeneral knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures, and Sourcing managementAbility to coach & develop team members. Accountability, resilience, autonomy, and leadership.Decision making, problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliersBasics in scheduling/planning of large and complex projectsTechnical knowledge of products purchased and power plant familiarityAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No#LI-Remote - This is a remote position