DescriptionJob Summary: The Initiatives and Governance Specialist III is responsible for supporting end-to-end functional sourcing platforms and establishing standard sourcing operating practices. The position entails developing and supporting sourcing metrics and defining innovative requirements for sourcing platforms. Supports leading sourcing data assessments which create business intelligence for better decision-making purposes. This position supports Sourcing’s key performance indicators (KPIs), performance health metrics and assigned actions to goals and objectives across regions.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPartner with regional sourcing team members and key stakeholders to facilitate efficiencies in strategic sourcing and fulfillment actions leveraging established or developing sourcing platforms and data intelligenceManage assigned sourcing platforms and supplier controls for data integrity and ensure sourcing supplier compliance standards for EHS and QMS are upheldProvide functional sourcing operational expertise in the delivery, execution and reporting of sourcing management information and requirementsDevelop, improve, and operationalize end-to-end Sourcing platforms and workflows utilized as functional sourcing enablers to increase efficiencies and expedite supplier sourcing time to market (i.e., e-RFx, e-Catalog, contracts management, SRM, etc.)Facilitate change management practices and improvements/development for Sourcing processes and proceduresMay be assigned other duties to support both short-term and long-term Global Sourcing organizational goals and objectives.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar related area, or equivalent business experience7+ years sourcing and purchasing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience3+ years sourcing and supply chain experienceStrong analytical skills to include sourcing data assessment, identify problems and propose solutionsHighly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Detailed working knowledge and functional expertise in Sourcing platforms (SAP-Ariba/PMx, Tableau, etc.)Solid knowledge of sourcing practices and business acumenEnglish proficiency requiredDesired CharacteristicsDetailed working knowledge and functional expertise in Sourcing platforms – Oracle or SAP (e.g. Buy to Pay, Guided Buys/Catalogs, Sourcing initiatives management, Auctions, Contracts Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), ComplyWorks, Cost-Out savings and Cash Improvement tracking, purchase orders administration, GR/IR/GRNI) and Sourcing business intelligence reportingHighly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Ability to influence and motivate without direct authority over a team or individual across a matrixed organizationAnalytical, organizational, self-initiative and functional planning abilitiesStrong communication skills (verbally and in writing) and ability to present concepts clearly and comprehensivelyAbility to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience with statistical analysis methodologies and sourcing data and metrics assessment developmentAbility to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, and organize and prioritize work and deliver results quicklyAbout FieldCoreFieldCore, a GE company, is an independent, industrial field services organization focused on World-Class Execution across the power generation sector. Our team includes more than 10,000 of the foremost experts in field services all focused on one thing: delivering excellent outcomes for our customers. Our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality and Inclusion are the foundation of everything we do to empower the people who power the world. For more information visit our website www.fieldcore.com.FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.