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Do you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy developing a strategy, crafting a sense of clarity and alignment across multiple organizations, and executing it? Our growing team is seeking passionate and talented individuals to drive material cost optimization efforts across the organization. Our work touches millions of people across the globe, and our efforts instantaneously impact General Motors’ bottom line.

As a PPCO Supervisor you will be leading a team of Value Chain Engineers and Cost Engineers working alongside GM purchasing professionals on the cutting edge of technology, pushing the boundaries of efficient and effective material cost optimization, maximizing commercial opportunities. You will collaborate with Supply Base, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and other business partners. You will do all this as part of an inclusive team, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can reach your fullest potential as you pursue your career!

This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions.

Key job responsibilities:

1- Lead a team of VCEs and CEs to complete and optimize part costs:

Confirm supplier cost reporting through audits
Build up cost model with the help of GM standards and experts when you need them
Analyze and compare costs for opportunities and gaps
Use your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies
Analyze, organize, and understand large amount of data
Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processes
Travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team

2-Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites

Conduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, to develop improvement plans to address opportunities identified through performance improvement tools
Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of resulting improvement plans to ensure savings are achieved and coordinate with the respective buyers to ensure the savings are realized

Required Education:

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas

Required Experiences:

Project Execution – 5-10 Years
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural team s
Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
Experience in leading cross functional projects and teams
English: Advanced
Knowledge of harness manufacturing processes, cost-reduction initiatives.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the electrical field, cost estimation and structuring skills, communication skills and presentations with leadership.

Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:

Communication
Analytical Thinking
Data Judgment
Workload Management
Relationship Management
Vendor/Supplier Management
Negotiation

Preferred Critical Skills are but not limited to:

Automotive, Industrial, and/or Financial industry experience
Manufacturing/Operations Experience
Capable of interpreting market data
Problem Solving
Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
Ability to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel (Visa is required)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your employment, please mention it to the recruiter

Esta função é classificada como híbrida. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar no escritório/fábrica da GM pelo menos 3 vezes por semana {ou outra frequência ditada por seu gerente}.

O candidato selecionado deverá viajar regularmente (25-50%) para esta função.

Esta posição pode ser elegível para benefícios de relocação.

Informações sobre diversidade

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Adaptações (EUA e Canadá)

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