Global Sourcing Manager - Software

General Motors•Mountain View, CA

1d•$95,200 - $126,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, Michigan or Mountain View, California location three times per week, at minimum (or other frequency dictated by the business). As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure, etc.) on a regional and global basis. You will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, Security, Privacy and Legal, which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations, while working independently
Project management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requests
Proficient communication skills
Ability to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the product
Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Must be willing to travel 5% of the time domestically + Internationally

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Legal and Commercial Terms and Conditions with the ability to negotiate and assess risk
Experience with IT, Technology or Software

Responsibilities

Negotiate license models (or other technology models), competitive business cases, favorable and robust terms and conditions (including legal terms), and other items to complete a full contract package.
Make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions
Stay up to date on the IT industry and the strategic direction GM software and services is headed
Work effectively cross-functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships
Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.
Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
Active participation with key stakeholders, including Software and Services IT, the Business stakeholders, Legal, Security and Privacy, among others.
Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuity
Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages, while navigating ambiguous situations.
Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage sourcing packages.