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GE Renewable Energy

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need 6+ years in sourcing and procurement, experience with multiple commodities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Hindi and regional languages.
  • You will manage POs, liaise with suppliers, resolve issues, and update ERP systems while developing functional knowledge and fostering customer relationships.

Requirements

  • This role requires 6+ years of experience in the Sourcing & Buying-Procurement level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • Multiple Commodities buyer experience is preferable
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Should be able to communicate in regional language and other languages preferably Hindi.

Responsibilities

  • Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
  • Broadening knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills.
  • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
  • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters.
  • A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Buying/Procurement Specialist?

The primary responsibility is to manage the buying process for a set of goods, applying sourcing policies and acting as an interface between suppliers and the entity in relation to specifications and budgets.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

This role requires 6+ years of experience in Sourcing & Buying-Procurement, which is comparable to having a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or a high school diploma with relevant experience.

Is experience with multiple commodities preferred?

Yes, multiple commodities buyer experience is preferable for this position.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs, are emphasized.

Do candidates need to know any specific languages?

Yes, candidates should be able to communicate in a regional language and preferably Hindi.

What is the level of autonomy in decision-making for this role?

There may be some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework, but more complex issues would require consultation with senior team members.

How important are interpersonal skills for this job?

Good interpersonal skills are important, especially for customer-facing roles where developing strong customer relationships is essential.

Will there be any relocation assistance provided for this position?

No, relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

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GE Renewable Energy

GE Renewable Energy, part of GE Vernova, provides solutions for customers demanding reliable and affordable green power.

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

GE Renewable Energy, part of GE Vernova, harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities. With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world. We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it. Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy. We are unleashing limitless energy