Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren – GM Global Technical Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business
The Role: As Plastic Body Panels Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing productive and non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services. You will actively participate in developing commodity strategies, sourcing and negotiations, executing global/regional material budgets, and collaborate with the leading suppliers and stakeholders.. This role involves a significant amount of initiative, analytical work, and independent judgment. Carbon fiber subject matter expertise is a requirement of the role, either technical or commercial in nature.
What You'll Do:
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Maintain sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics.
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Interact with leadership including: advising, updating, and communicating status on key items, achievements, and issues.
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Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.
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Proactively drive launch excellence through supplier readiness
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Build and maintain relationships internally and externally
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Exhibit a strategic, forward-thinking mindset
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Conduct sourcing and contracting activities, including:
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Sourcing event bid strategy and management.
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Bid analytics.
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Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, and technical documentation.
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Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment.
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Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to GM Audit Services.
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Cooperation with legal to negotiate special contract terms.
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Support commercial budget activities.
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Support logistics supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement.”
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Nurture relationships with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution.
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Perform rate management activities, including spot buys, rate analysis, and supplier requests.
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Participate in supplier KPI reviews.
Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
