Senior Buyer

General Motors•Warren, MI

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager) The General Motors Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) organization is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current or future Senior Buyer roles Selected candidates will be invited to join one of the following areas within the GPSC organization: Chassis Propulsion Structures Interior/ Exterior/ Thermal Battery, Fuel Cells, & Critical Material Electrical systems, Software and connectivity Indirect Purchasing or Other The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously, solving problems independently, and prioritizing tasks that maximize enterprise value for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) function. Responsible for purchasing all or specific portions of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services. Actively participate in the development of commodity strategies Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners Execute global/regional material budgets Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders Maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material 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 Lead sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions. Conduct in-depth contract analysis and perform rate management activities including contract amendments, issuing spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify savings opportunities, advance automation and introduce innovative solutions. Support or lead additional required projects as assigned by management. Promote GM's behaviors values and makes customer-focused decisions.

Requirements

5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Data Judgement - Competency using automated tools, 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; prioritize by critical needs
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
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

Actively participate in the development of commodity strategies
Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners
Execute global/regional material budgets
Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material budget, and on-time metrics
Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
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
Lead sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
Conduct in-depth contract analysis and perform rate management activities including contract amendments, issuing spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify savings opportunities, advance automation and introduce innovative solutions.
Support or lead additional required projects as assigned by management.
Promote GM's behaviors values and makes customer-focused decisions.