Job Description Summary

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) supports the Procurement Manager in leading procurement execution across Grid Solutions projects in the North America region for the FACTS product line.
The PPTL is responsible for overseeing a team of project buyers and PPLMs (Project Procurement Logistics Manager) to ensure that all procurement activities are executed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with GE Vernova sourcing policies. Acting as the first line of leadership and escalation, the PPTL drives operational performance, KPI achievement, and continuous improvement to support successful project delivery.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers.  Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects).

The Role

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) partners with the Procurement Manager to drive procurement execution across Grid Solutions projects in the North America region for the FACTS product line.

The PPTL leads a team of Project Buyers and Project Procurement & Logistics Managers (PPLMs), ensuring that all procurement activities are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, while fully adhering to GE Vernova’s sourcing policies.

As the first line of leadership and escalation, the PPTL takes charge of operational performance, actively driving KPI achievement, accelerating issue resolution, and championing continuous improvement. By streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and anticipating risks, the PPTL ensures procurement consistently delivers maximum value and supports successful, on-time project execution.

Key missions:

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) is responsible for:

• Manage daily procurement execution activities, ensuring timely PO creation, approvals, documentation, and expediting in line with project schedules.

• Act as the first point of escalation for procurement execution and supplier-related issues, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication with internal stakeholders.

• Track and report procurement performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, PO Cycle Time, Savings, Claim Resolution, etc.) and drive improvement actions.

• Conduct regular team meetings with the team.

• Provide onboarding and continuous training to the team members.

• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen performance and problem-solving.

• Hold regular one-to-one discussions to give feedback and support growth.

• Foster a culture of operational discipline, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Performance Measurement

• On-Time PO Issuance & Supplier Delivery

• Compliance with PO Release Strategy and Approvals

• KPI Achievement (OTD, Say/Do, Function OTD, Claims)

• Effective Escalation and Issue Resolution

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of procurement or supply chain experience, specifically in project-based industries (Energy, Industrial, EPC, or Manufacturing).

• At least 3 years of team leadership exp