Global Sourcing Manager - Business Application Software

General Motors•Mountain View, CA

2d•$95,200 - $126,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure) 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 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)
Understanding of Legal and Commercial Terms and Conditions with the ability to negotiate and assess risk
Project management skills
Understand basic software concepts
Capability to function independently and navigate ambiguous situations
Proficient communication skills
High level knowledge (or ability to learn) about items being purchased
Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, and prioritize requests
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

Bachelors Degree
Experience with IT, Technology or Software

Responsibilities

Understand the IT industry and the strategic direction GM/Software and Services is headed.
Ability to 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.
Adheres to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable and robust terms, and other items to complete a full contract package.
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages, while navigating ambiguous situations.
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process (Request for Quotation, Analysis of Quotation, Source Selection) to establish a capable/competitive supply base.