Sr Engineer - Supply Chain

Niskayuna
Full-time
Posted Nov 12, 2026

Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Operations
Procurement
Product Management
Supply Chain
Teamwork

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research is looking for a Supply Chain Leader, who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the global supplier strategy for new business platforms. In this mission-critical role, you will build a resilient and scalable supply chain for specialized high-temperature electrochemical components, metal and ceramic materials, and balance-of-plant systems. You will lead the transition from development-stage procurement to a high-volume, cost-competitive manufacturing supply chain, ensuring we meet our decarbonization targets and commercial deployment goals. This role will have exciting opportunities to help define and develop sustainable solutions to the biggest challenges in the ongoing Energy Transition and sustainable fuels, which is the core of GE Vernova business.

GE Vernova’s Advanced Research center is the central innovation engine for GE Vernova’s portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 400+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

•Develop and execute long-term global commodity strategies specifically tailored to the unique value chain (e.g., advanced ceramics, specialty alloys, high-purity seals, and power electronics).

•Partner with R&D and Engineering to move from prototype-stage sourcing to industrial-scale manufacturing, focusing on cost-out, design-for-manufacturability, and supply base readiness.

•Identify, qualify, and develop partners capable of meeting the stringent quality and high-temperature performance requirements of the technology.

•Build a robust, multi-sourced supply chain to mitigate geopolitical and commodity-specific risks.

•Drive sourcing priorities, including product cost-out, supplier consolidation, cycle time reduction, and cash flow improvement.

•Integrate supply chain strategies directly into Engineering and Product Management roadmaps to ensure alignment on performance, cost, and lead times.

•Develop comprehensive global supplier contracts that protect intellectual property while securing capacity and favorable pricing terms.

•Coordinate cross-functional supplier reviews, utilizing data-driven metrics to manage quality, Order-To-Delivery (OTD) performance, and supplier financial health.

•Stay ahead of technological and industry shifts in the decarbonization space to influence business forecasting and long-term planning.

Qualifications/Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field from an accredited university

•At least 10 years of supply chain experience.

•10 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Operations, particularly within high-tech, energy, or complex manufacturing environments.

Desired Characteristics

•Technical Familiarity: Understanding of electrochemical systems, high-temperature components, or ceramic/material manufacturing processes.

•Scalability Mindset: Demonstrated experience taking technology from the pilot/demonstration phase to commercial-scale production.

•Global Collaboration: Proven ability to work across cultures and time zones, effectively managing complex stakeholder relationships in a matrix organization.

•Strategic Agility: Ability to handle multiple projects in compressed, high-stakes timeframes while maintaining a long-term strategic perspective.

•Data-Driven Leadership: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; experience using data to drive decision-making in technical environments.

•Change Agent: Ability to challenge the status quo, drive process innovation, and foster a culture of integrity and GE Values.

•Negotiation Mastery: Proven success in leading high-value negotiations and managing complex supplier partnerships.

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 November 12, 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.