Description

This role is categorized as hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [ Cole Engineering Center , Warren MI] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business

The Role :

As a Sr. Buyer you will be responsible for the purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers and internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.

What You'll Do :

Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics
Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to:
Sourcing event bid strategy & management
Bid analytics
Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation
Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment
Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms
Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
Support and drive commercial budget activities
Lead “Strategic Supplier Engagement” reviews and drive to prime meetings
Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests
Participate in supplier KPI reviews

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
The highlighted area above may be adjusted depending on needs of the group/hiring manager.
Experience with commodities required
High level of capability to work independently
Highly proficient oral and written communication skills
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time
Capable of interpreting contracts
Demonstrated global business skills
10% travel Domestically

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred:

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree a plus
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of materials management
Capable of interpreting market data
Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing
processes

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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