Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL)

Job Description Summary

• The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) supports the Procurement Manager in leading procurement execution across Grid Solutions projects in the North America region for the FACTS product line.
• The PPTL is responsible for overseeing a team of project buyers and PPLMs (Project Procurement Logistics Manager) to ensure that all procurement activities are executed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with GE Vernova sourcing policies. Acting as the first line of leadership and escalation, the PPTL drives operational performance, KPI achievement, and continuous improvement to support successful project delivery.

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers. Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics, high voltage equipment, automation & protection, software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service, GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting, Electrical Balance of Plant, HV substations and maintenance & asset management. Currently GS has a $8B backlog (11,000 projects).

The Role

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) partners with the Procurement Manager to drive procurement execution across Grid Solutions projects in the North America region for the specific product line.

The PPTL leads a team of Project Buyers and Project Procurement & Logistics Managers (PPLMs), ensuring that all procurement activities are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, while fully adhering to GE Vernova’s sourcing policies.

As the first line of leadership and escalation, the PPTL takes charge of operational performance, actively driving KPI achievement, accelerating issue resolution, and championing continuous improvement. By streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and anticipating risks, the PPTL ensures procurement consistently delivers maximum value and supports successful, on-time project execution.

Key missions:

The Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL) is responsible for:

Manage daily procurement execution activities, ensuring timely PO creation, approvals, documentation, and expediting in line with project schedules.

Act as the first point of escalation for procurement execution and supplier-related issues, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication with internal stakeholders.

Track and report procurement performance metrics (On-Time Delivery, PO Cycle Time, Savings, Claim Resolution, etc.) and drive improvement actions.

Conduct regular team meetings with the team.

Provide onboarding and continuous training to the team members.

Coach and mentor team members to strengthen performance and problem-solving.

Hold regular one-to-one discussions to give feedback and support growth.

Foster a culture of operational discipline, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Performance Measurement

On-Time PO Issuance & Supplier Delivery

Compliance with PO Release Strategy and Approvals

KPI Achievement (OTD, Say/Do, Function OTD, Claims)

Effective Escalation and Issue Resolution

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum 7 years of procurement or supply chain experience, specifically in project-based industries (Energy, Industrial, EPC, or Manufacturing).

At least 3 years of team leadership experience

Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring small teams.

Strong understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management, and ERP systems (SAP)

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Desired Characteristics

Strong leadership and people development skills.

Proactive and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Customer-focused and quality-driven approach.

Strategic negotiations skills

Collaborative and adaptable across functions and cultures.

Demonstrated commitment to compliance, integrity, and process improvement.

Continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiency gains.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation: the drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada

Intitulé du poste : R5025362 Responsable de l'équipe Approvisionnement Projet (PPTL) - Portefeuille (Project Procurement Team Leader (PPTL)

Le/La Responsable de l'équipe Approvisionnement Projet (PPTL) collabore avec le Manager Approvisionnement pour piloter l'exécution de l'approvisionnement dans le cadre des projets de Grid Solutions dans la région Amérique du Nord pour la gamme de produits.

Le/La PPTL dirige une équipe d'Acheteurs Projet et de Directeurs de l'approvisionnement et Logistique de projet (PPLM), en veillant à ce que toutes les activités d'approvisionnement soient exécutées efficacement, dans les délais et dans les limites du budget, tout en respectant pleinement les politiques d'achat de GE Vernova.

En tant qu’interlocuteur/trice de première ligne pour l’encadrement et la remontée des problèmes, le/la PPTL contrôle les performances opérationnelles, supervise la réalisation des indicateurs clés de performance, accélère la résolution des problèmes et œuvre en faveur de l'amélioration continue. En rationalisant les processus, en encourageant la collaboration et en anticipant les risques, le/la PPTL garantit que l'approvisionnement apporte toujours une valeur maximale et contribue à la réussite de l'exécution et au respect des délais associés.

Principales missions :

Les responsabilités du/de la Responsable de l'équipe Approvisionnement Projet sont les suivantes :

• •Gérer les activités quotidiennes d’exécution de l’approvisionnement, en s’assurant que les bons de commande sont créés à temps, que les approbations, la documentation et les opérations d’exécution côté fournisseur respectent les échéances du projet.
• •Intervenir en tant qu’interlocuteur/trice principal(e) pour la remontée des problèmes d’exécution de l’approvisionnement et des problèmes concernant les fournisseurs, en veillant à ce qu’ils soient rapidement résolus et à ce que la communication soit claire avec les parties prenantes internes.
• •Suivre les indicateurs de performance de l'approvisionnement (livraison dans les délais, temps de cycle des bons de commande, économies, résolution des réclamations, etc.), en rendre compte et mener des actions d'amélioration.
• •Tenir régulièrement des réunions d'équipe.
• •Mettre en place des séances d’intégration et une formation continue pour les membres de l'équipe.
• •Encadrer et accompagner les membres de l'équipe pour améliorer leurs performances et optimiser la résolution des problèmes.
• •Organiser régulièrement des entretiens individuels avec les membres de l’équipe pour leur faire un retour et contribuer à l’amélioration de