Senior Buyer - IO Inbound Material Ocean

General Motors•Warren, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a global Senior Buyer role leading the management, negotiating and buyer of ocean container rates. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
5+ years of work experience in the related fields
Ocean carrier work experience
High level of oral and written communications skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to both work independently and as a member of cross-functional teams
Ability to lead a project from start to finish
Detail oriented and Data Driven
High process focus
Energetic and passionate to find solutions to complex supply chain problems

Nice To Haves

Finance/Engineering/Logistics Certifications
Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
Strong multi-faceted experience in Logistics and Supply Chains including working knowledge of various logistics modes and supply base dynamics
Strong Commercial Negotiation experience
Robust experience in complex bid and contract management
Working knowledge in data analysis and bid management software
Working experience in data analytics environment.
Strong purchasing negotiation skills in logistics or other services
Strong understanding of the network optimization concepts and process
Strong Technical capabilities including Data Mining and Analysis including knowledge of SQL, Tableau and MS Access
Knowledge of Mapping Tools including MapInfo
Leadership – ability to manage complex projects
High Analytic Capability in situations which are ambiguous and complex
Strong Senior Leadership presentation skills

Responsibilities

Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include but not limited to: Sourcing event bid strategy & management, Bid analytics, Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation, Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment.
Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
Support commercial budget activities
Support logistics supplier management initiatives including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”
Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests
Participate in supplier KPI reviews