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.
What You'll do:
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Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
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Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
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Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:
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Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management
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Quote analysis and review
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Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment
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Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
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Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
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Support direct material budget activities
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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
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Perform change management activities
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Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
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Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
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Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
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Data Judgemen t - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
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Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
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Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
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At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
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Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
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Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
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Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
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Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
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Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally
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SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
What Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
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Experience with commodities
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Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
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Automotive industry experience
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Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
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Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
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Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
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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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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