Job Description Summary

The buyer is the focal point to lead the development and execution of long-term commodity strategies for Aero commodities purchasing through negotiation, plan development, and execution. As a buyer, you will strategically develop and manage a global supply chain of goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving commercial advantage through achievement of quality, cost, usage and delivery goals. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the master schedule

• Collaborate with supply base and Materials Resource Planner to drive fulfillment activities and ensure on-time delivery

• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, including managing scheduling changes and cancelations 

• Keep ERP system up-to-date, including updating scheduling changes and cancelations

• Apply appropriate Sourcing policies and drive sourcing program and lead material initiatives for strategic sourcing team, including management of deflation activities and supply change risk mitigation

• Support sourcing initiatives, including lead time reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), payment terms and cash flow improvements

• Manage projects in a matrix organization across the globe, including interacting with manufacturing personnel to understand unique supplier requirements of global supply chain business

• Provide technical guidance to suppliers toward assuring product / process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications

• Interface with the Operations Team, Shop Scheduling, configuration control, Lifecycle Center of Excellence (COE), Service Center Mangers, and other GE organizations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, Supply Chain or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, Inventory Management and Warehouse Modules, Materials, or Production Planning and Control

• OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, Inventory Management and Warehouse Modules, Materials, or Production Planning and Control

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with modern ERP

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately

• Analytical and system proficiency skills

• Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management

Eligibility Requirement

 Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

The base pay range for this position is $82,900.00 - 138,200.00 USD Annual.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

This posting is expected to close on February 27, 2026, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, c