描述
The role:
This team is responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software,
Software as a Service, Infrastructure) on a regional and global basis. Primaryresponsibility is to develop, negotiate and implement sourcing strategies byworking with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, security and legal,which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations tovarious levels of management.
What You’ll Do
What You'll Do:
- Understand the IT industry and the strategic direction GM/Software and Services is headed.
- Ability to work effectively cross-functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships
- Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.
- Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
- Active participation with key stakeholders, including Software and Services IT, the business stakeholders, Legal, Security and Privacy, among others.
- Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines.
- Adheres to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable and robust terms, and other items to complete a full contract package.
- Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy
- Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages, while navigating ambiguous situations.
- Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process (Request for Quotation, Analysis of Quotation, Source Selection) to establish a capable/competitive supply base.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered).
- Understanding of Legal and Commercial Terms and conditions with the ability to negotiate and assess risk.
- Project management skills
- Understand basic software concepts
- Capability to function independently and navigate ambiguous situations
- Proficient communication skills
- High level knowledge (or ability to learn) about items being purchased
- Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, and prioritize requests.
- Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
- Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)
- SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
- Must be willing to travel 5% of the time domestically + Internationally
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
- Experience with IT, Technology or Software
Hybrid: This position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basis.
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DIVERSITY STATEMENT : 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.
Renseignements sur la diversité
General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.
Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)
General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant.
Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)
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