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Strategic Commodity Buyer-March 2024
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Mar 28, 2026
About Strategic Commodity Buyer

  Job Description Summary

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

  Strategic Commodity Buyer for dedicated and assigned commodities across multiple Grid Solutions Integration Projects throughout the North Europe Region.

  The Commodity Buyer is responsible for selection, contract negotiation and performance of the associated suppliers from tendering stage (ITO - Inquiry to Order) to execution (OTR - Operations Team).

  The successful candidate addresses customer specific requirements for each project while assuring best practices sharing continuous improvement among other commodity buyers. They will also be responsible for identifying cost out and de risking opportunities throughout the project life cycle / supply chain and supporting implementation of Sourcing initiatives such as sustainability and process improvements.

  Job Description

  Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.

  Actively driving the communication towards suppliers to improve pricing, lead times and contract terms to de risk projects.

  Prepare and launch RFQ`s, negotiate the contracts in coordination with the internal stakeholders and transmit information to Procurement

  Prioritize contract (re)negotiation, anticipate information gathering and discussions to accelerate contract agreement in OTR

  Coordinate the assessment of the supplier’s performance, to manage the on-going contracts execution and to influence the strategic positioning for next deals

  Map the supplier market per capabilities, business interest, past performance, geographical area for each segment

  Share market evolutions, key indexes, best practices within the team and across other GE organizations, templates, checklists

  Support and drive implementation of Sourcing initiatives

  Liaise and work closely with bid team to support competitive and accurate bids at tender stage

  Scope and responsibilities may evolve depending on the context and the profile of the candidate

  Desired characteristics

  Project sourcing and negotiations skills

  Ability to understand and execute commodity strategies

  Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to influence

  Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

  Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

  Effective problem identification and solution skills

  Ability to work in a team and matrix organization

  Qualification / Requirement

  Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Project Contract Management

  Preferably CIPS qualified

  Demonstrated experience within a similar / transferable role

  Excellent oral and written communication skills

  Language: English

  Office Software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)

  Ability to work in a global environment

  The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

  Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

  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

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