Senior Buyer - PCB/SMT

GM • Warren, MI

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: As a Sr. PCB/SMT Buyer, you will be part of developing a strong PCBA supply chain to support out fast-growing electronics and software needs. Specifically, you will be responsible for a particular PCBA category which includes PCBs, PCBAs and SMT capital equipment. You will be responsible for actively developing commodity strategy, leading complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners, developing and executing plans to meet direct material budget targets, and collaborating with many suppliers and internal partners. Sr. Buyers are expected to contribute to the development of the purchasing team by using their experience and skills coach peers. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and judgment. This role requires the candidate to be comfortable operating and solving problems with a high degree of autonomy while working with stakeholders from a variety of different functional groups. Workload will require candidates to use their judgement to prioritize tasks that drive the maximum enterprise benefit for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain function.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program, or logistics (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• 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
• 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
• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commodities (SMT line purchasing, PCB and/or PCBAs)
• Experience with SMT Capacity/Utilization Forecasting
• Experience with Supply Chain / Procurement of all Electronic Components associated with SMT operation
• 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

• 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

• GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed