Buyer - Suspension Springs & Bars

GM • Warren, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners. Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
• Competency Level: Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in 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, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding 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 - 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees