What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Logistics Specialist position at GE Vernova?
Job Description Summary
The Lead Commodity Specialist Logistics is responsible for leading and executing strategic sourcing activities for the Logistics spend with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions and year-over-year continuous improvement while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels. This includes working with the Global Sourcing Leader Logistics and the Gas Power Logistics organization to develop strategies to reduce total cost of ownership – including carrier management, warehousing, and governance/compliance. The Lead Commodity Specialist will partner with functional stakeholders in Business Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and other groups to identify sourcing needs, determine supplier and demand management strategies, execute sourcing events, and drive organizational processes and compliance.
Job Description
Daily Responsibilities:
Additional Information
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $86,300.00 and $143,900.00. 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 April 14, 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.
The Lead Commodity Specialist Logistics is responsible for leading and executing strategic sourcing activities for the Logistics spend with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions and year-over-year continuous improvement while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels. This includes working with the Global Sourcing Leader Logistics and the Gas Power Logistics organization to develop strategies to reduce total cost of ownership – including carrier management, warehousing, and governance/compliance. The Lead Commodity Specialist will partner with functional stakeholders in Business Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and other groups to identify sourcing needs, determine supplier and demand management strategies, execute sourcing events, and drive organizational processes and compliance.
Job Description
Daily Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned modes of transport
- Drive annual productivity improvements;
- Execute end-to-end Sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process, carrier selection, and contract creation;
- Track performance of key Logistics Service Providers in Safety, Quality, and Delivery;
- Monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance;
- Drive best practices
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement mode and carrier strategies
- Drive value through carrier relationship management; Uphold internal and external policies, regulations, and laws.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college (Business or Supply Chain preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Logistics, Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting experience
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
- MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
- Collaborative mindset in working across functional areas
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills (spend analytics, should-cost analysis, market R&I)
- Logistics experience
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated negotiations skills
- Aggressive self-starter
- Strong project management skills
- Experience with RFQ implementation and execution
- History with supply base consolidation
Additional Information
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $86,300.00 and $143,900.00. 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 April 14, 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.
Salary : $86,300 - $143,900