Description
The Role
Responsible for local/regional supply chain operations, including—but not limited to—the processing of ECRs, contract management, parts availability, quality and launch support, as well as the achievement of cost and performance objectives. The incumbent will also support regional budget execution and be responsible for new business allocation activities of low complexity. The role involves a series of activities in which decisions are made based on general policies, procedures, and/or specifications. Work is performed independently under general direction.
What You’ll Do
• Achieve multi-year objectives (Regional Business Plan, supplier status, goal-posting / benchmarking initiatives).
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Lead the allocation of new business of low complexity:
Develop purchasing strategies.
Request quotes and conduct bid analyses.
Negotiate and resolve commercial issues.
Lead the development of presentations for new business opportunities.
• Resolve business-inherent issues (price increases, PNOCs, critical capacity constraints).
• Support technical and commercial activities (BTAB activities, cost-reduction workshops, supply chain initiatives).
• Organize TKO meetings and monthly program reviews.
• Process ECRs and manage contracts.
Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Enginering, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
Competency Level:
• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
• Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
• Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
• At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
• Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
• Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
• Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
• Ability to travel
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Experience with commodities
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes
Hybrid: This position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basis.
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RELOCATION ELEGIILITY (optional): “This Job Requisition is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation cost would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.”
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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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