Global Sourcing Manager - Precision Stampings
GM•Warren, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and/or services. You will actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers and internal partners. This role requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, assess options via analysis, and exercise independent judgment to recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
- 1+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
- Demonstrated ability to execute with direction or support in 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), and Relationship Management (develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships)
- Emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in 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), and Workload Management (manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs)
- Ability to travel 10% or less, locally in the greater Warren, MI area
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
- Maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
- Adhering to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
- Sourcing and contracting activities including sourcing strategy, bid list development & management, quote analysis and review, coordination and alignment of RFQ package components (Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, quality alignment), leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams, and management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to GM Audit Services requirements
- Supporting direct material budget activities
- Leading/Supporting supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurturing relationships with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
- Performing change management activities
- Leading or representing the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
- Representing purchasing and supporting mitigation of supply chain disruptions
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
