Lead Commodity Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Stafford, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryAccountable for:

Developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed / lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities.

Negotiate supplier Contracts and Pricing, and transmit to Procurement teams.
Build and strengthen supplier relationships

Provide Supplier insights, benchmarking and market analysis activities

Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to :

  • Manage sourcing strategy in line with GE existing global sourcing processes
  • Ensure delivered products meet quality & on time delivery standards
  • Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems
  • Generate cost reduction and cash management actions
  • Secure Supply Chain through Sourcing actions
  • Benchmark & challenge current supplier portfolio
  • Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation within the whole local sourcing group
  • Strong collaboration with GE Key Commodity Leaders.
  • Work closely with Tendering activities to ensure accuracy
  • Facilitate action plan when Quality or Logistics issues with suppliers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorâs degree from an accredited university or college with Sourcing / Supply chain education preferred
  • Experience in commodity management w good level of experience in Sourcing & Commodity management.
  • Experience in sourcing electronic components
  • English Language skills - verbal & written

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelorâs degree in Sourcing / Supply Chain Management preferred
  • Previous Sourcing experience essential
  • Knowledge of purchasing practices, principles, and procedures
  • Ability to analyze and present statistical data
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications, including some knowledge of intermediate level Excel functionality
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Must be able to balance multiple tasks in a challenging, fast paced work environment.
  • In-depth analytical skills
  • Demonstrated team player with a strong initiative to win
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Demonstrated professional oral/written communication and negation skills
  • Exceptional project management skills
  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP system
  • Negotiation skills
  • Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
  • Ability to travel worldwide

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 weâre always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and youâll 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, youâll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford and Berlin.

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No



  • Stafford, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Full time

    **Job Description Summary**: The Senior Sourcing Manager will lead a team of Commodity Managers across a select range of commodity families within the HVDC & FACTS business lines. Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities. - Manage...


  • Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    Job Description Summary Job Description Job Description Summary Due to the exponential growth we're experiencing within the Power markets and our business, we're recruiting for an experienced Commodity Manager who will manage a defined set of commodities for the GE GSI (Grid Systems Integration) Product Delivery Group (PDG) in Stafford. For this...

  • Lead Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

    For this role, the Commodity Manager will lead the Electronics Commodity (PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) & Electronic Components) and Control Cubicle Assembly Accountable for developing, leading and implementing commodity strategies to deliver on safety, quality, delivery and landed/lifecycle cost for the assigned commodities. Provide Supplier...


  • Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Key Responsibilities and Duties To provide face to face nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment for housebound service users with complex physical, psychological and social needs. Managing and co-ordinating a caseload of service users with complex physical health needs that require multi-systems health assessment;...


  • Stafford, United Kingdom Extra Recruitment Limited Full time

    Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a EHS Specialist for our client based in Stafford. As an EHS Specialist you will be responsible for the Site leadership while developing the EHS programs and policies in order to mitigate risk while driving regulatory compliance. EHS Specialist Responsibilities: Manage implementations of EHS programs Managing...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time

    Role: EHS Specialist Location: Stafford Contract: Inside IR35 Hybrid: Yes Our Client has a requirement for an EHS Specialist, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Stafford. Job Role Responsibilities: •             Management and implementation of all environmental requirements of the...

  • 360 Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom PSI Global Specialist Recruitment Full time

    PSI Global Specialist Recruitment are specialists in recruiting for a variety of sectors. This includes infrastructure, industrial services, rail, transportation and utilities, construction, highways, and civil engineering. With regional offices in Liverpool, London, Southampton, Leeds, and Plymouth. Our Construction team are a leading supplier of skilled...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time

    Role: EHS SpecialistLocation: StaffordContract: Inside IR35Hybrid: YesOur Client has a requirement for an EHS Specialist, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Stafford.Job Role Responsibilities:•             Management and implementation of all environmental requirements of the project.•             Provision of...

  • 360 Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom PSI Global Specialist Recruitment Full time

    PSI Global Specialist Recruitment are specialists in recruiting for a variety of sectors. This includes infrastructure, industrial services, rail, transportation and utilities, construction, highways, and civil engineering. With regional offices in Liverpool, London, Southampton, Leeds, and Plymouth.Our Construction team are a leading supplier of skilled...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Rubicon Consulting Full time

    Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an EHS Specialist on a 18 month Contract, based in Stafford, this is a hybrid role based in the office 3 days a week. This role is Inside IR35. Successful candidate must be proficient in Scottish regulations and standards and have background HVDC Onshore Wind Farm / Power T&D / Renewables project...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Contract Outline: Role: EHS Specialist Sector: Power / Grid Location: Stafford Contract Length: 6-12 months + Inside IR35 Rate: £(Apply online only)pd Hybrid working, 3 days in office. Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Rubicon Consulting Full time

    Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an EHS Specialist on a 18 month Contract, based in Stafford, this is a hybrid role based in the office 3 days a week.This role is Inside IR35.Successful candidate must be proficient in Scottish regulations and standards and have background HVDC Onshore Wind Farm / Power T&D / Renewables project experience.Tasks...

  • Lean Specialist

    1 month ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Wincanton Full time

    We are currently recruiting a Lean Specialist Manager focused on working with managers and employees to deploy the Wincanton Lean Continuous Improvement Framework within their teams’ practices. This includes a healthy balance of leading, directing and coaching managers & employees on how to embed tools & techniques from the Lean/CI toolkit into their day...

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Contract Outline:Role: EHS SpecialistSector: Power / GridLocation: Stafford Contract Length: 6-12 months +Inside IR35Rate: £(Apply online only)pdHybrid working, 3 days in office.Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated to where it is...

  • Sourcing Specialist

    1 month ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Extra Recruitment Limited Full time

    Sourcing Specialist Responsibilities: Manage sourcing strategy Ensure delivered products quality and on time delivery Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes, and systems Negotiate with suppliers Secure Supply Chain capacity Manage KPIs reporting and consolidation Sourcing Specialist Details: Pay: £20PH Schedule: 37 hours per...

  • EHS Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Contract Outline:Role: EHS Specialist Sector: Power / Grid Location: Stafford Contract Length: 6-12 months + Inside IR35 Rate: £350-450pdHybrid working, 3 days in office. Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated to where it is needed....

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Contract Outline:Role: EHS Specialist Sector: Power / Grid Location: Stafford Contract Length: 6-12 months + Inside IR35 Rate: £350-450pdHybrid working, 3 days in office. Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated to where it is needed....

  • EHS Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Contract Outline:Role: EHS SpecialistSector: Power / GridLocation: Stafford Contract Length: 6-12 months +Inside IR35 Rate: £350-450pdHybrid working, 3 days in office.Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated to where it is needed....

  • EHS Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Stafford, United Kingdom Vantage Consulting Full time

    Job DescriptionContract Outline:Role: EHS SpecialistSector: Power / GridLocation: StaffordContract Length: 6-12 months +Inside IR35 Rate: £350-450pdHybrid working, 3 days in office. Project - UK HVDC project designed to unlock the UK's renewable energy reserves by scaling up the capacity to transport clean energy from where it is generated to where it is...


  • Stafford, United Kingdom GE Renewable Energy Full time

    **Job Description Summary**: 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...