Hvdc Project Procurement Leader

**Job Description Summary**: We are looking for a Project Procurement Leader (M/F/d) to join our Regional Project Procurement and Logistics Team at GE Grid Solutions in Germany.

As the PPL you will be responsible for the overall procurement execution of our major HVDC projects. You will be part of the project management team and will be operationally reporting to the Project Director and will need to master all interfaces with key functions such as Project Control, Engineering, Construction

and others.

The PPL is the leader of the procurement team within an integrated project and is fully responsible for the overall performance and commitments of her/his team including time, cost, and quality.

Are you an experienced procurement manager with an engineering background or relevant experience? Are you ready to learn, use your experience and company best practices and join an international Team with a ONE TEAM Mindset?

**Key missions**:
The PPL is responsible for:

- Establishing the procurement execution strategy of the project at project start.
- Managing operationally the procurement team (between 3 to 8 people) by setting clear priorities, controlling progress, and supporting when issues arise.
- Effectively distributing and communicating relevant project information within the Procurement team
- Own quality, costs, and delivery performances of the procurement scope of our projects.
- Managing on time delivery (OTD) of all equipment and material in line with project requirement and site activities.
- With the support of the Project Procurement Manager (PPM), responsible of our subcontracted activities
- Interface and coordinate with all the other functions (sourcing, engineering, construction, project control, finance ).
- Ensuring that our T&C’s are applied to all our suppliers and subcontractors and define the claim strategy for the project.
- Monitoring risks and opportunities for her/his scope and set-up mitigation plan accordingly.
- Producing periodic progress monitoring and reporting to all stakeholders.
- Representing Procurement in Project meetings internally and externally when required.

**Desired Profile & Experience**:

- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Proven experience in Project Procurement, Sourcing or Project Management.
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- General knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures, and Sourcing management philosophy.
- Good understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract.
- Risk management knowledge.
- Ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to coach & develop team members.
- Accountability, resilience, autonomy, and leadership.
- Problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers.
- Knowledge in scheduling/planning of large and complex projects.
- Technical knowledge of products purchased and power plant familiarity.
- Continuous improvement and quality mindset.

**What we offer**:

- Working in an international team within Grid Systems Integration with a flexible work location
- A key role in the Procurement Team in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements (incl. 2 days working from home per week or even fully remote )
- Competitive benefits, performance allowance/bonus based on annual performance review, great development opportunities

At GE, we know inclusion and diversity make us more competitive and help create value for our customers, investors, and employees. We believe that fostering an inclusive culture empowers everyone to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No

LI-Remote - This is a remote position