General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related domains
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision making
  • Proven relationship management skills with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritize based on business needs

Responsibilities

  • Maintain sourcing pipeline and related budget metrics
  • Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing and accounting guidelines
  • Lead sourcing strategy development and bid list management
  • Manage RFQ documentation and coordinate supplier communication
  • Engage in supplier relationship management and issue resolution
  • Support the direct material budget processes
  • Represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews and mitigate supply chain disruptions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with specific office attendance required
  • Potential access to relocation benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching peers
  • Travel opportunities for both domestic and international engagements
  • Participation in strategic supplier engagement initiatives
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Job Description

The Role

As a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be responsible for actively developing commodity strategies, leading complex global sourcing strategies and negotiations with key supplier partners, developing and executing plans to meet direct material budget targets, and collaborating with many suppliers and internal partners.

Senior Global Sourcing Managers are expected to contribute to the development of the purchasing team by using their experience and skills to coach peers. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and judgment.

This role requires the candidate to be comfortable operating and solving problems with a high degree of autonomy while working with stakeholders from a variety of different functional groups. Workload will require candidates to use their judgement to prioritize tasks that drive the maximum enterprise benefit for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain function.

What You9ll Do

  • Responsible for maintaining sourcing 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, technical documentation and quality alignment
    • Leader's 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 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

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)

Competency Level:

  • Proficient in completing tasks autonomously, without coaching the following competencies:
    • Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
    • Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
    • Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
  • At a minimum, demonstrates ability to execute with little support in the following competencies:
    • Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
    • Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
    • Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
    • Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
  • Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree
  • Experience with commodities
  • Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
  • Automotive industry experience
  • Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
  • Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and 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.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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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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