Procurement Specialist - Mechanical Components

Based in our office in Budapest - Hungary, The EMEA Procurement Specialist will drive the execution of Purchase Orders with our suppliers for mechanical components. The role will entail close alignment with Engineering, Quality and Sourcing functions, as well as other key stakeholders, and will be focusing on Direct materials.

You'll manage dynamic priorities, necessitating minimal guidance, and emphasize effective communication with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers.

We offer a key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements, competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

What you will do (Roles and Responsibilities):

• Executes the follow-up activities of the purchase orders (POs)
• Manages relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manages progress problems and schedule changes.
• Keeps ERP updated with most recent and accurate forecast.
• Ensures smooth supplier payment activities.
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience
• Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
• Resolves issues using established procedures and technical expertise.
• Collaborates with Engineering and other stake holders to ensure Quality and On Time Delivery.
• Lead discussions with suppliers during execution in case of claims, PO changes in coordination with the Project.

What you will bring (Required Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Economics; or equivalent secondary/vocational education combined with experience in Procurement.
• Experience: at least junior level of experience in Sourcing/Procurement Or Engineering Or Manufacturing activities.
• Tools: Solid Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc) skills.
• Personality: Self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
• Language: Fluent English

Desired Characteristics (Nice to have):

• Commodities: Experience in Power Plant Commodities
• Tools: Smartsheet
• Education: Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or in a similar discipline
• Language: French or German Language is an adder
• Industry experience: in the Energy industry / Hydropower projects is a strong plus
• Ability and ownership to drive improvements and change with tangible results.
• Aptitude to work in a global environment and matrix organization.

A successful applicant will be legally eligible to enter into an employment relationship under the laws of Hungary.

Work arrangement:

• Hybrid - 2 office days/week - applicable upon Employer and People Leader permission.

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We’ve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

About our company:

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

GE Vernova | The Energy of Change

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Hydroelectric Power | GE Vernova