Sr Sourcing Manager - Turbine Island & Heat Exchangers

The Sourcing Manager, BWRX-300 Nuclear Turbine Island & Heat Exchangers is responsible for leading a team that will drive component and equipment procurement strategy and execution in support of GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Nuclear Energy’s new nuclear power plant sourcing activities. Specifically, this team will focus on procurement of components and equipment associated with the nuclear turbine island and heat exchangers, including but not limited to the Steam Turbine and Generator, Isolation Condenser System, Pumps, Strainers and Motors. In addition, as a key leader of GEH’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor Sourcing team, you will develop and implement standard work in support of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s SMR projects. In close partnership with GVH advanced nuclear fulfillment, commercial, project, and engineering teams, you will facilitate a lean and compliant purchasing process. Responsibilities include managing a team of project commodity leaders that interface with suppliers, partners, regulators, and auditors. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Develop and lead execution of GEH’s BWRX-300 procurement process, including Lean and metric ownership for BWRX-300 sourcing. Manage the BWRX-300 Nuclear Turbine Island Sourcing team; promote team morale, diversity, involvement; encourage excellence in compliance, safety, quality and productivity. Ensure robust supply chains are in place to meet all project deliverables, with a focus on schedule and cost. Own and maintain an accurate, transparent and thorough procurement schedule, including supplier fabrication process. Ensure activities are linked correctly across the value chain (across internal functions, suppliers and external partners), drive daily management of key performance indicators and develop recovery action plans when a disruption is identified. Partner with BWRX-300 Projects managers, Engineering and project managers to define and optimize supply chains for key components and commodities in support of new nuclear plant designs. Ensure focus on “design for cost” and “design for manufacturability”. Create standard work processes for advanced nuclear sourcing activities. Act as escalation point to resolve any disruptions in the various project purchasing processes. Develop and implement training programs to share learnings and sustain high performing team. Mitigate supply chain risks through the creation of risk management strategies and lessons learned (LL). Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean and further the business’s strategic imperatives. Utilize Lean problem-solving method to address safety, quality, delivery and cost issues. Create a framework for supplier and supply chain selection that can be leveraged across projects and commodities. Implement a common supplier evaluation and supply chain vetting process. Serve as a knowledgeable escalation point for commercial negotiations related to Terms of Purchase, Supply Agreements and other commercial agreements. Develop strategies to manage exposure from commodities and foreign exchange for project components and services. Deliver on project cost out targets, on time fulfillment for receipt of components at customer site, and product quality goals Develop or strengthen supplier partner relationships, based on foundation of nuclear safety culture and supplier integrity. Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements Interface with customers as required; ensure sourcing efforts fulfill key customer requirements Integrate with broader GE Sourcing teams to drive maximum benefit Performing additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical, Supply Chain or Business curriculum At least 10 years of professional or military experience At least 5 years of sourcing, project management and/or supply chain management experience At least 2 years of experience in a managerial leader…

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