As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center (ARC) is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to execute the strategic procurement of facility-related goods & services, while also monitoring project spend from a cost controls viewpoint. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure that all research operations are supported by high-quality materials and cost-effective, reliable service contracts.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Material & Service Requisitioning: Manage the end-to-end material & service requisition process, ensuring all purchases comply with company procurement policies and budget allocations.
- Inventory Management: Oversee facility inventory levels, including the execution of periodic physical inventory counts to maintain accurate stock records, avoid overstock while maintaining necessary levels for smooth operation
- Supplier Relations: Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while continuously scouting for new vendors to improve supply chain reliability and cost efficiency.
- Scope Development: Partner with facilities team members to finalize comprehensive Scopes of Work (SOWs) for service bids, ensuring clear deliverables, timelines, and safety standards are documented for third-party contractors
- Vendor Performance Management: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for service and material vendors; conduct regular performance reviews to ensure service levels meet contract requirements and quality standards.
- Operations Budgeting: Assist in the development and tracking of the facilities operational budget; provide analysis on spend variances and identify opportunities for cost savings
- Project Cost Controls: Track project commitments, actuals vs forecast, and other project financial KPIs to support Project Managers to drive on-budget project execution
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field with 3+ years relevant professional experience
OR
- Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field with 3+ years relevant professional experience
OR
- High School Diploma with 7+ years of relevant professional experience
Desired Characteristics
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate terms and manage professional relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Analytical Skills: Organizational skills to create, maintain, and analyze purchasing data to enable optimal decision-making
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems with sustainable solutions
- Project Management: Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced industrial or corporate environment.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,700.00 and $121,100.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 19, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
