Job Description

The Role - As a Buyer you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.

Responsibilities:

• 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 

• 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 GM’s behaviors and values and makes customer-focused decisions 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 2+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)

• High level of capability to work independently

• Highly proficient oral and written communication skills

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Negotiation skills

• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time

• Capable of interpreting contracts

• Demonstrated global business skills

• Ability to travel 5—10%  travel Domestically + Internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field

• Cost analysis, or manufacturing experience

• Automotive industry experience

• Knowledge of materials management

• Capable of interpreting market data

• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

• Experience with commodities

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}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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