Sourcing Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in Yokohama, Kanagawa
Remote
3-3 Annually
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Sourcing Specialist manages sourcing activities for a repair shop, including vendor management, purchase order processing, and ensuring quality assurance.
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Job Description SummaryThis role supports TGTS repair shop operation on sourcing activities. To ensure that all materials/parts, tooling and supplies required by Operations/Production are efficiently and effectively purchased locally and from overseas.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management 

  • Identify, develop, and onboard new suppliers to expand vendor base 
  • Conduct negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service agreements 
  • Manage end-to-end buying processes and follow key performance indicators (KPIs)

2.  Purchase Order Management 

  • Process purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently 
  • Issue purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures

3. Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

  • Monitor supplier fulfillment performance and delivery schedules 
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve payment and invoicing issues 
  • Maintain comprehensive supplier databases and track performance KPIs

4. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement 

  • Conduct regular vendor performance reviews to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services 
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes and systems 
  • Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency 

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Education & Experience

  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in an engineering manufacturing environment 

2. Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in SAP system (preferred) 
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel 
  • Strong computer literacy and adaptability to new systems 

3. Language Requirements

  • Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal communication)

4. Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Strong negotiation and analytical abilities 
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Top Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
SAP
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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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