Marine Operations Sourcing Leader (m/f/d)

Opis stanowiska

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establishes the  Sourcing marine operations Suppliers’ panel  in  close  collaboration  with  GE Vernova marine operations team and Project Sourcing department.
• Organises the  Requests for  Interest (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ)  of marine operation services and ensure  that  project  costing  is  backed  up by robust supplier offers.
• Defines  specific  strategic  marine operations subcontracting points  such as  destination country laws, vessels country  of  origin , cash in/out, basis for escalation formulas, etc.
• Forecast the marine operations subcontracting related risks such as hyperinflation or specific country and/or supplier risk.
• Responsible for the fulfilment of the business commitment to costs and cash-flow for the marine operations activities in ongoing project.
• Ensures that all relevant marine operations subcontracting processes, work instructions and guidelines are followed within the organization as well as ensure compliance with Corporate Instructions, other Group Directives, etc.
• Responsible for supplier selection, monitoring and performance evaluation. Gives feedback from on-going agreements and execution issues to the GE marine operations team, to PMO Sourcing team.
• Ensures appropriate marine operations risks, contracts and claim management awareness and know-how in his/her unit.
• Has the authority together with the GEV projects sourcing manager to negotiate Frame Agreements, Purchase Orders conditions within its scope of responsibility and manage  contracts  during  execution  being  the  point of contact  of  suppliers  for  commercial and contractual issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Maritime Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or subcontracting within marine operations, offshore, energy, or large infrastructure projects
• Proven knowledge of marine operations subcontracting, including vessel sourcing, logistics, and country-specific regulatory considerations
• Solid understanding of contract management, including purchase orders, frame agreements, claims, and execution-phase commercial issues
• Familiarity with corporate sourcing processes, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills, particularly related to supplier risk, country risk, and cost escalation
• Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with project teams, sourcing, and operations
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
• Experience working in a global or matrix organization, preferably within the energy or offshore wind sector
• Knowledge of international maritime laws and regulations affecting marine operations and subcontracting
• Experience dealing with high-risk markets, including inflationary or volatile economic environments
• Experience negotiating long-term frame agreements with marine service providers
• Additional language skills relevant to project geographies