Senior Buyer – M&E Material Handling Automation

GM • Warren, MI

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role GM’s Industrialization M&E Automation Purchasing team is looking for a Material Handling Automation Buyer that will be responsible for the purchasing of material automation equipment including Automated Mobile Robots (AMR), Software and Integration services. A successful candidate is highly engaged, passionate about new automation technologies, familiar with purchasing processes and values cross-functional collaboration. In addition, comfortable working in ambiguity and thinking outside the box to meet the demands of the growing automation market.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
• Competency Level: Proficient in completing tasks autonomously, without coaching the following competencies: 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 Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
• At a minimum, demonstrates ability to execute with little support in the following competencies: 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 Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree a plus
• 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

• Stay on top of automation technology trends, market changes, and industry news to support supply base strategy and decision making
• Manage the complete commodity and sourcing process from strategy development to the issuance of PO and sourcing pipelines
• Identify potential suppliers which will improve the overall competitiveness of GM
• Lead cross-functional strategic global sourcing teams
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers to optimize GM’s competitive position, including General Terms & Conditions and Global Supply Agreements
• Conduct spend analysis, global benchmarking, and market research to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to: Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management Quote analysis and review Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment Leader's sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
• Support direct material budget activities
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Perform change management activities
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level