Global Commodity & PCBA/SMT Multi-Site Manager

General Motors•Warren, MI

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role is responsible for leading global commodity strategy and multi-site PCBA/SMT partner performance to deliver cost competitiveness, supply resilience, quality, and operational execution. The role blends strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, capacity planning, and cross-functional leadership to support reliable production, successful launches, and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field
10+ years of experience in global purchasing, procurement, supplier management or manufacturing operations
Proven experience leading teams and driving results across cross-functional or multi-site environments
Strong negotiation, supplier management, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and executing contracts or commercial agreements
Working knowledge of manufacturing, capacity planning, quality systems, and performance metrics, ideally in PCBA/SMT or a similar technical environment
Ability to influence diverse stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment
Ability to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and negotiating contracts in a global supply base
Knowledge of SAP and data management or analytics tools such as Power BI, Excel, TMS, or AI-enabled tools
Experience in finance, cost engineering, strategic planning, or value chain analysis.
Background in automotive, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with PCBA/SMT processes, supplier launches, or complex multi-tier supply networks

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global commodity and sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity
Lead cross-site and cross-regional supplier performance for PCBA/SMT and related commodities, including business reviews, escalation management, and operational issue resolution
Own sourcing activities from strategy through contract negotiation, supplier selection, and execution of budget and business plan objectives
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance to align procurement and operational strategies with program needs
Use data, cost models, benchmarking, value chain analysis, and supplier negotiations to identify savings, reduce risk, and improve performance
Support new product introduction, launch readiness, and process changes by ensuring supplier readiness, manufacturability, and capacity alignment
Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics, including yield, throughput, cycle time, and on-time delivery
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, mentoring, and organizational planning
Assess supplier and component capacity to match business demand while supporting applicable compliance requirements and regional considerations
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, traceability requirements, and applicable supplier and manufacturing expectations
Communicate risks, mitigation plans, and performance trends to leadership and key stakeholders