Descripción

The Role
The Lead Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading a global Creativity Team. Primary responsibility is to develop and implement sourcing strategies on a global basis by working with cross functional stakeholders to meet sourcing objectives, achieve cost savings deliverables and support supplier development. The selected candidate would also be responsible for actively participating in sourcing/negotiations, global material budget execution, and supporting business planning activities for the business unit. Work is of a difficult nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, negotiations, and a high level of independent judgment.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on market and technology trends for key commodities
Maintain sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time, benchmarking data, CT strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics
Manage global Creativity Team meetings
Lead ECT meeting with cross-functional stakeholders
Support SMT leadership with business planning and top supplier development initiatives
Work with SGM counterparts to improve and align global strategy for future programs
Support global/regional buyers with resolution of issues which require global leadership engagement
Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ, Quote Analysis and Source Selection) and to establish a capable/competitive global supply base
Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e., benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, engineering, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Experience leading the assessment and resolution of commercial issues with complex global suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Experience supporting executives in business planning activities and supplier development
Demonstrated competence in negotiation skills
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others and to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple regions
High level of analytical ability where problems can be complex
High level of capability to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to travel 10-15% of time domestically and internationally.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MBA is preferred
Automotive industry experience
Understanding of program deliverables and profitability
Knowledge of materials management
Capable of interpreting market data
Able to understand basic engineering documents
Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

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.)

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