Job Description Summary
The Project Procurement Senior Manager is responsible for leading a high-performing Project Procurement organization supporting a multi-billion-dollar project business. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all project procurement activities across the region, ensuring execution excellence from order placement through project completion while delivering best-in-class performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, cash flow, and customer satisfaction.

Leading an organization of approximately 30 procurement professionals through a team of Procurement Team Leaders, this position is accountable for developing organizational capability, driving operational excellence, establishing procurement governance, strengthening supplier performance, and enabling successful execution of an expanding portfolio of complex EPC projects.

The role partners closely with executive business leaders, Project Management, Engineering, Global Sourcing, Quality, Finance, Planning, Construction, Logistics, Legal, and Commercial teams ensure procurement remains a strategic competitive advantage for the business.

Job Description
Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the regional Project Procurement strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

Lead the evolution of the Project Procurement organization to support increasing business complexity and future growth.

Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Translate business strategy into organizational priorities and measurable performance objectives.

Drive continuous transformation of procurement processes, systems, governance, and organizational capabilities.

Organizational Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing organization of approximately 30 procurement professionals through multiple Team Leaders.

Create an environment of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Establish succession planning and leadership development programs.

Build organizational capability through talent acquisition, mentoring, performance management, and career development.

Foster leadership excellence at all levels of the organization.

Promote employee engagement while maintaining a strong performance culture.

Project Procurement Execution
Provide overall leadership for procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle including:

Procurement strategy

Purchase order execution

Supplier performance management

Expediting

Documentation management

Commercial issue resolution

Claims support

Risk mitigation

Final project closeout

Ensure procurement activities consistently meet project commitments regarding:

Schedule

Budget

Cash flow

Quality

Safety

Customer expectations

Operational Excellence

Establish standardized procurement processes across all projects.

Drive best practices and operational discipline throughout the organization.

Develop meaningful KPIs and performance dashboards.

Improve productivity through Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead digital transformation initiatives involving procurement systems, reporting, automation, and analytics.

Promote standard work and process compliance while encouraging innovation.

Supplier Strategy

Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and executive-level engagement.

Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and commercial competitiveness.





Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Support supplier development and qualification activities.

Business Partnership
Act as the senior procurement leader supporting:

Project Directors

Project Managers

Commercial Leaders

Engineering

Finance

Quality

Planning

Construction

Global Sourcing

Provide strategic guidance on:

Procurement planning

Commercial risk

Supplier strategy

Cost optimization

Schedule recovery

Escalation management

Executive decision making

Governance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Maintain strong governance throughout procurement execution.

Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks.

Support contract strategy and commercial negotiations.

Ensure audit readiness across procurement operations.

Drive ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance.

Financial Leadership
Drive business performance through:

Cost optimization

Cash flow management

Forecast accuracy

Budget adherence

Productivity improvements

Procurement savings

Claims mitigation

Leadership Expectations
The successful candidate will:

Lead leaders rather than individual contributors.

Inspire a culture of accountability and ownership.

Build organizational capability for long-term growth.

Develop future procurement leaders.

Influence senior leadership across a matrix organization.

Lead organizational change with confidence.

Make decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Foster collaboration across global functions.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline.

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management, or EPC execution.

Minimum 8 years leading large procurement organizations.

Demonstrated experience leading managers and developing leadership teams.

Experience supporting large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy, or EPC projects.

Experience operating within a complex global matrix organization.

Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Fluent English. French is a plus.

Ability to travel 50% of the time

Excellent excel and ppt skills. Power BI is a plus

Preferred

MBA or Master's Degree.

CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.

Experience with SAP and digital procurement platforms.

International project procurement experience.

Experience managing organizations of 20+ procurement professionals.

Knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment, EPC execution, construction, logistics, and supplier quality.

Critical Competencies
Leadership

Executive Leadership

Leading Leaders

Organizational Development

Talent Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Change Leadership

Succession Planning

Business

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Decision Making

Business Partnership

Operational

Project Procurement





Supplier Performance Management

Contract Management

Supply Chain Management

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Process Excellence

KPI Management

Digital Transformation

Personal

Executive Presence

Influence without Authority

Customer Focus

Collaboration

Resilience

Analytical Thinking

Results Orientation

For Canada:

Base Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $151,000.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, career development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $119,700.00 and $199,400.00. 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 October 27, 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.

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.

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📌 Project Procurement Senior Manager (Manitoba)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Manitoba