Descripción

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan at least 3 times per week.

About GM Defense

GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers. Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM’s automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.

Job Description:

The GMD Purchasing team is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to support production procurement activities for current and future GMD programs.

This Senior Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for 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 interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders. The work is of complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment. This role requires an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to drive a multi-functional team including collaboration.

What You'll Do:

Executing purchasing and sourcing technologies into GMD vehicles
Actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and interface with the leading suppliers and stakeholders.
Managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Managing key strategic supplier relationships
Conducting benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices
Demonstrating competence in negotiating skills
Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
Developing organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Utilizing software such as SAP and/or MRP Systems

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of post-graduation work experience in Direct, Indirect or Aftersales Purchasing.
Strong business acumen, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlines
Coordinate internal and cross functional issue escalation process
Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity and work independently
Familiarity with commodity structure, component architecture & supply base strategy
Familiarity with program & sourcing process timelines
Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field
Procurement experience
Defense industry experience
Experience with SAP Procurement Systems
Knowledge of procurement software and materials management
Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
Active US Secret Security clearance

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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 includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Este puesto se clasifica como híbrido. Esto significa que se espera que el candidato seleccionado se presente en una ubicación específica al menos 3 veces por semana {o con otra frecuencia indicada por su líder}.

El candidato seleccionado deberá viajar menos del 25 % del tiempo para este puesto.

Este puesto no es elegible para beneficios de reubicación. Los posibles costos de relocalización serán responsabilidad del candidato seleccionado.

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