Andrew Zipf

Experience

1. Executive Projects Sourcing Leader (Heavy Duty Gas Turbines)

   GE Vernova

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Role Overview: Lead a dynamic global team of 250 professionals in Strategic Sourcing, Fulfillment, ITO, and Project Sourcing Managers. Oversee an annual spend of ~$3 billion dollars. Key Responsibilities:Manage and inspire a highly engaged team to ensure on-time delivery of equipment.Mitigate and manage project risks effectively.Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships.Ensure alignment with global project timelines and quality standards. Qualifications:Proven experience in strategic sourcing and project management within the energy sector.Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing large, diverse teams.Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities.Deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics and procurement strategies. Impact: Contribute to the successful deployment of New Gas Power Plants worldwide, ensuring timely and efficient project execution.

Education

• Allegheny College

  Managerial Economics, Economics, Statistics

  2004 — 2008

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Global Business

  2018 — 2020

• Alliance Manchester Business School

  Global MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Mrp
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Operations Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Manufacturing Operations
• Kaizen
• Smed
• Fmea
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Toyota Production System
• Supply Chain
• Change Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Process Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Kanban
• Manufacturing Operations Management