Lead Sourcing & Commercial Contracting Specialist - IT (Network & Telecom)

n, and other functions to drive TCO reduction while delivering excellent service levels to the organization.

Job Description

Responsibilities (What you will do):

• Oversee development and execution of strategies through the sourcing process for the specific category including strategy, market analysis, commercial contract creation & management, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and creation, and buy channel management

• Work with Vendor Management Office to help solve problems, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization

• Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction

• Drive value through supplier relationship management

• Utilize an understanding of industry trends to inform the decision-making process

• Develop expertise within function by growing reputation within organization, providing professional and thought leadership, influencing policy, and ensuring delivery within own function while linking with other functions of the organization

• Present business solutions to leaders in functional area

• Driving demand management and compliance for IT categories (e.g., number of licenses, alternatives, number and specs of devices, preferred vendor development)

• Working closely with IT Requisitioning Process for assigned spend categories

• Serve as trusted advisor to multi-functional stakeholder teams to design and implement specific strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business requirements and priorities

• Driving best practices

• Measuring and tracking internal performance within each spend category

• Champion and secure TCO reductions for your category

• Monitoring strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization

Basic Qualifications (What you will bring):

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

• Commercial Contracting Experience: Significant experience leading supplier negotiations and negotiating complex commercial terms and conditions, with proven expertise in contract drafting, review, and interpretation, a solid understanding of business law fundamentals, and prime contract commercial experience in international environments

• IT Sourcing Experience: Experience in IT sourcing, including hardware, software, professional services

• Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills, including spend analytics, should-cost analysis, and market research and intelligence, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex commercial and sourcing issues in cross-functional environments

Desired Qualifications (What will make you stand out):

• Education: Legal university degree

• Experience: Expertise in sourcing Network and Telecommunications categories.

Hiring Locations:

• Váci Greens Office Park, District XIII., Budapest, Hungary

• Gas Power Manufacturing site, Veresegyház, Hungary

• Zatorze district, Elblag

• Fabryczna district, Wroclaw

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid - 2 days / week in the office OR

• Remote - primarily remote, with occasional office presence

About our Company:
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

GE Vernova | The Energy of Change

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Please click here to learn more:

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No