General Motors

Global Sourcing Manager

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program management, logistics, or product development (internships excluded)
  • Proficient in data judgment, using tools to analyze and interpret data effectively
  • Strong communication skills for timely information sharing with relevant audiences
  • Ability to foster constructive relationships in a professional environment
  • Emerging negotiation skills to facilitate collaborative discussions
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking for effective decision-making
  • Capability in workload management, prioritizing tasks efficiently
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5-10%)
  • Familiarity with SAP or other purchasing systems

Responsibilities

  • Maintain sourcing pipeline and benchmarking data
  • Adhere to corporate purchasing practices and manage contract activities
  • Develop and manage sourcing strategy and bid list
  • Conduct quote analysis and coordinate RFQ package components
  • Lead sourcing recommendations with cross-functional teams
  • Manage sourcing documentation in line with GM Audit Services requirements
  • Support direct material budget activities
  • Lead supplier relationship initiatives and resolve commercial issues
  • Represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews and mitigate supply chain disruptions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, reporting in-person at least 3 times a week
  • Travel opportunities, including international travel
  • Potential for relocation benefits
  • Engagement in strategic supplier management initiatives
  • Work in a dynamic and impactful automotive production environment
Full Job Description

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager)

The General MotorsGlobal Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC)organization isseekingtoidentifyhighly motivated and qualified individuals forcurrent orfutureGlobal Sourcing Manager roles

Selected candidates will be invited to join one of the following areas within the GPSC organization:

  • Chassis Propulsion Structures
  • Interior/ Exterior/ Thermal
  • Battery, Fuel Cells, & Critical Material
  • Electrical systems, Software and Connectivity
  • Indirect Purchasing or Other


Theideal candidatewill becomfortable operating autonomously, solving problems independently, and prioritizing tasks that maximize enterprise value for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) function.:

  • Responsible formaintainingsourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
  • Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
  • Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:
  • Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management
  • Quote analysis and review
  • Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technicaldocumentationand quality alignment
  • Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
  • Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
  • Support direct material budget activities
  • Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
  • Perform change management activities
  • Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
  • Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions
  • Promote GMs behaviors and values and makes customer-focused decisions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
  • Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
  • Data JudgementCompetency using automated tools,ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
  • Informative Communication- Ability to communicate relevant information to theappropriate audienceboth effectively andtimely
  • Relationship Management- Develops andmaintainsconstructive, cooperative working relationships
  • At a minimum, has an emerging abilityshowcasingunderstanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
  • Negotiation- engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
  • Analytical Thinking- Considervarious factorsin decision making todeterminesolutions and their impacts
  • Results Focus- Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
  • Workload Management-Manage multiple tasks with quality;prioritize by critical needs
  • Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally
  • SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems

What Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
  • Experience with commodities
  • Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
  • Automotive industry experience
  • Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
  • Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, markettrendsand the regulatory environment
  • Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
  • Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes

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). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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