描述
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 Senior Value Chain Engineer in Electrical, Chassis and/or Interior/Exterior spaces, you will be working alongside GM purchasing professionals on the cutting edge of technology, pushing the boundaries of efficient and effective material cost optimization, maximizing commercial opportunities, and mitigating threats. 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!
Key job responsibilities:
- Help buyers to understand and compare 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
- 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree is required; degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas
- 5-7 years of cost estimating experience
- Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
- Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
- Ability to travel at least 40% - 50% of time, including some international travel
- 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
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.)
Renseignements sur la diversité
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